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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.01, 2,984.01 and 690.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.01, 2,984.01 and 690.49 is: 1,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.01 : 2,984.01 = 690.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.01/2,984.01 = 690.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.01x = 2,984.01 × 690.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.01x = 2,060,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,429.06/1,989.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.91

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