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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.06, 2,744.96 and 1,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.06, 2,744.96 and 1,307.44 is: 1,804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.06 : 2,744.96 = 1,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.06/2,744.96 = 1,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.06x = 2,744.96 × 1,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.06x = 3,588,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,867.40/1,989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.31

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