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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.92, 3,043.92 and 989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.92, 3,043.92 and 989.36 is: 1,482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.92 : 3,043.92 = 989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.92/3,043.92 = 989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.92x = 3,043.92 × 989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.92x = 3,011,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,540.30/2,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.85

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