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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.84, 4,404.62 and 989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.84, 4,404.62 and 989 is: 1,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.84 : 4,404.62 = 989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.84/4,404.62 = 989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.84x = 4,404.62 × 989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.84x = 4,356,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,169.18/2,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.28

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