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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.32, 4,257.50 and 989.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.32, 4,257.50 and 989.47 is: 1,484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.32 : 4,257.50 = 989.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.32/4,257.50 = 989.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.32x = 4,257.50 × 989.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.32x = 4,212,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,668.53/2,838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.21

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