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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.07, 3,675.03 and 989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.07, 3,675.03 and 989.19 is: 1,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.07 : 3,675.03 = 989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.07/3,675.03 = 989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.07x = 3,675.03 × 989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.07x = 3,635,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,302.93/2,450.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.75

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