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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.66, 2,984.97 and 691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.66, 2,984.97 and 691.26 is: 1,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.66 : 2,984.97 = 691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.66/2,984.97 = 691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.66x = 2,984.97 × 691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.66x = 2,063,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,390.36/1,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.06

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