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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.11, 3,674.27 and 989.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.11, 3,674.27 and 989.29 is: 1,484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.11 : 3,674.27 = 989.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.11/3,674.27 = 989.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.11x = 3,674.27 × 989.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.11x = 3,634,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,918.57/2,449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.18

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