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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989, 2,983.62 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989, 2,983.62 and 621 is: 931.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989 : 2,983.62 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989/2,983.62 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989x = 2,983.62 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989x = 1,852,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,828.02/1,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.54

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