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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.72, 2,744.46 and 1,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.72, 2,744.46 and 1,161.72 is: 1,602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.72 : 2,744.46 = 1,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.72/2,744.46 = 1,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.72x = 2,744.46 × 1,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.72x = 3,188,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,294.07/1,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.38

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