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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.91, 3,128.90 and 989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.91, 3,128.90 and 989.27 is: 1,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.91 : 3,128.90 = 989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.91/3,128.90 = 989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.91x = 3,128.90 × 989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.91x = 3,095,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,326.85/2,084.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.64

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