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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.46, 2,744.57 and 1,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.46, 2,744.57 and 1,325.66 is: 1,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.46 : 2,744.57 = 1,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.46/2,744.57 = 1,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.46x = 2,744.57 × 1,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.46x = 3,638,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,360.04/1,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.82

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