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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.14, 3,676.67 and 989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.14, 3,676.67 and 989.25 is: 1,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.14 : 3,676.67 = 989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.14/3,676.67 = 989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.14x = 3,676.67 × 989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.14x = 3,637,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,140.85/2,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.86

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