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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.07, 2,984.24 and 819.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.07, 2,984.24 and 819.62 is: 1,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.07 : 2,984.24 = 819.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.07/2,984.24 = 819.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.07x = 2,984.24 × 819.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.07x = 2,445,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,923.77/1,989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.69

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