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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.12, 3,560.75 and 989.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.12, 3,560.75 and 989.49 is: 1,483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.12 : 3,560.75 = 989.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.12/3,560.75 = 989.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.12x = 3,560.75 × 989.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.12x = 3,523,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,338.63/2,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.44

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