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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.98, 2,746.94 and 1,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.98, 2,746.94 and 1,326.59 is: 1,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.98 : 2,746.94 = 1,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.98/2,746.94 = 1,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.98x = 2,746.94 × 1,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.98x = 3,644,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,063.13/1,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.21

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