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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.93, 3,129.14 and 989.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.93, 3,129.14 and 989.96 is: 1,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.93 : 3,129.14 = 989.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.93/3,129.14 = 989.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.93x = 3,129.14 × 989.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.93x = 3,097,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,718.48/2,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.92

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