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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.12, 3,731.64 and 1,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.12, 3,731.64 and 1,029.32 is: 1,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.12 : 3,731.64 = 1,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.12/3,731.64 = 1,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.12x = 3,731.64 × 1,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.12x = 3,841,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,051.68/2,489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.14

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