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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.24, 2,981.61 and 948.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.24, 2,981.61 and 948.39 is: 1,421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.24 : 2,981.61 = 948.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.24/2,981.61 = 948.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.24x = 2,981.61 × 948.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.24x = 2,827,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,729.11/1,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.51

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