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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.85, 3,592.82 and 989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.85, 3,592.82 and 989.23 is: 1,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.85 : 3,592.82 = 989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.85/3,592.82 = 989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.85x = 3,592.82 × 989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.85x = 3,554,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,125.33/2,394.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.07

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