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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.62, 3,238.41 and 989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.62, 3,238.41 and 989.28 is: 1,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.62 : 3,238.41 = 989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.62/3,238.41 = 989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.62x = 3,238.41 × 989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.62x = 3,203,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,694.24/2,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.45

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