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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.31, 2,979.90 and 946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.31, 2,979.90 and 946.16 is: 1,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.31 : 2,979.90 = 946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.31/2,979.90 = 946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.31x = 2,979.90 × 946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.31x = 2,819,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,451.41/1,989.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.30

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