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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.67, 3,455.87 and 989.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.67, 3,455.87 and 989.01 is: 1,482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.67 : 3,455.87 = 989.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.67/3,455.87 = 989.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.67x = 3,455.87 × 989.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.67x = 3,417,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,885.04/2,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.39

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