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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.84, 4,258.08 and 989.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.84, 4,258.08 and 989.82 is: 1,484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.84 : 4,258.08 = 989.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.84/4,258.08 = 989.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.84x = 4,258.08 × 989.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.84x = 4,214,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,732.75/2,838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.67

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