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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.09, 4,257.60 and 989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.09, 4,257.60 and 989.73 is: 1,484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.09 : 4,257.60 = 989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.09/4,257.60 = 989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.09x = 4,257.60 × 989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.09x = 4,213,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,874.45/2,838.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.76

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