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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.38, 2,984.39 and 691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.38, 2,984.39 and 691.22 is: 1,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.38 : 2,984.39 = 691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.38/2,984.39 = 691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.38x = 2,984.39 × 691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.38x = 2,062,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,870.06/1,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.94

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