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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.77, 4,256.61 and 989.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.77, 4,256.61 and 989.39 is: 1,483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.77 : 4,256.61 = 989.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.77/4,256.61 = 989.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.77x = 4,256.61 × 989.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.77x = 4,211,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,447.37/2,838.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.55

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