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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.82, 3,431.88 and 989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.82, 3,431.88 and 989.28 is: 1,483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.82 : 3,431.88 = 989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.82/3,431.88 = 989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.82x = 3,431.88 × 989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.82x = 3,395,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,090.25/2,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.98

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