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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.97, 3,822.16 and 989.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.97, 3,822.16 and 989.42 is: 1,483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.97 : 3,822.16 = 989.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.97/3,822.16 = 989.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.97x = 3,822.16 × 989.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.97x = 3,781,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,725.09/2,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.63

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