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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.48, 2,985.42 and 1,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.48, 2,985.42 and 1,258.04 is: 1,887.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.48 : 2,985.42 = 1,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.48/2,985.42 = 1,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.48x = 2,985.42 × 1,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.48x = 3,755,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,777.78/1,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.82

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