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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.41, 2,985.62 and 741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.41, 2,985.62 and 741.15 is: 1,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.41 : 2,985.62 = 741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.41/2,985.62 = 741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.41x = 2,985.62 × 741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.41x = 2,212,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,788.56/1,989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.29

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