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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.36, 4,258.24 and 989.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.36, 4,258.24 and 989.49 is: 1,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.36 : 4,258.24 = 989.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.36/4,258.24 = 989.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.36x = 4,258.24 × 989.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.36x = 4,213,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,499.39/2,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.48

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