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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.23, 4,444.86 and 989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.23, 4,444.86 and 989.16 is: 1,483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.23 : 4,444.86 = 989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.23/4,444.86 = 989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.23x = 4,444.86 × 989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.23x = 4,396,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,677.72/2,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.24

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