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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.04, 4,257.40 and 989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.04, 4,257.40 and 989.80 is: 1,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.04 : 4,257.40 = 989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.04/4,257.40 = 989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.04x = 4,257.40 × 989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.04x = 4,213,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,974.52/2,838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.82

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