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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.45, 3,944.72 and 989.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.45, 3,944.72 and 989.09 is: 1,482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.45 : 3,944.72 = 989.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.45/3,944.72 = 989.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.45x = 3,944.72 × 989.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.45x = 3,901,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,658.44/2,631.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.70

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