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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.16, 3,949.19 and 989.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.16, 3,949.19 and 989.67 is: 1,484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.16 : 3,949.19 = 989.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.16/3,949.19 = 989.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.16x = 3,949.19 × 989.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.16x = 3,908,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,389.92/2,633.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.30

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