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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.51, 4,256.55 and 989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.51, 4,256.55 and 989.28 is: 1,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.51 : 4,256.55 = 989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.51/4,256.55 = 989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.51x = 4,256.55 × 989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.51x = 4,210,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,919.78/2,838.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.50

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