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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.41, 3,458.25 and 989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.41, 3,458.25 and 989.20 is: 1,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.41 : 3,458.25 = 989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.41/3,458.25 = 989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.41x = 3,458.25 × 989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.41x = 3,420,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,900.90/2,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.21

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