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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.52, 4,018.24 and 1,989.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.52, 4,018.24 and 1,989.97 is: 2,980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.52 : 4,018.24 = 1,989.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.52/4,018.24 = 1,989.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.52x = 4,018.24 × 1,989.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.52x = 7,996,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996,169.49/2,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.85

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