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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.60, 4,079.93 and 989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.60, 4,079.93 and 989 is: 1,482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.60 : 4,079.93 = 989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.60/4,079.93 = 989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.60x = 4,079.93 × 989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.60x = 4,035,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,050.77/2,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.60

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