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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.73, 3,457.84 and 989.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.73, 3,457.84 and 989.45 is: 1,483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.73 : 3,457.84 = 989.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.73/3,457.84 = 989.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.73x = 3,457.84 × 989.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.73x = 3,421,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,359.79/2,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.85

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