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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.36, 4,259.48 and 989.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.36, 4,259.48 and 989.48 is: 1,484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.36 : 4,259.48 = 989.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.36/4,259.48 = 989.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.36x = 4,259.48 × 989.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.36x = 4,214,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,644.03/2,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.89

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