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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.43, 3,673.50 and 989.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.43, 3,673.50 and 989.79 is: 1,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.43 : 3,673.50 = 989.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.43/3,673.50 = 989.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.43x = 3,673.50 × 989.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.43x = 3,635,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,993.57/2,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.21

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