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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.38, 2,985.23 and 893.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.38, 2,985.23 and 893.61 is: 1,340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.38 : 2,985.23 = 893.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.38/2,985.23 = 893.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.38x = 2,985.23 × 893.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.38x = 2,667,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,633.61/1,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.94

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