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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.88, 3,431.32 and 989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.88, 3,431.32 and 989.20 is: 1,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.88 : 3,431.32 = 989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.88/3,431.32 = 989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.88x = 3,431.32 × 989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.88x = 3,394,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,261.74/2,286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.23

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