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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.02, 4,446.23 and 989.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.02, 4,446.23 and 989.57 is: 1,484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.02 : 4,446.23 = 989.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.02/4,446.23 = 989.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.02x = 4,446.23 × 989.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.02x = 4,399,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,861.99/2,964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.43

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