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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.77, 3,128.69 and 989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.77, 3,128.69 and 989.14 is: 1,484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.77 : 3,128.69 = 989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.77/3,128.69 = 989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.77x = 3,128.69 × 989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.77x = 3,094,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,712.43/2,084.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.44

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