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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.99, 3,675.31 and 989.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.99, 3,675.31 and 989.03 is: 1,483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.99 : 3,675.31 = 989.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.99/3,675.31 = 989.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.99x = 3,675.31 × 989.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.99x = 3,634,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,998.56/2,450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.07

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