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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.31, 4,443.09 and 989.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.31, 4,443.09 and 989.47 is: 1,483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.31 : 4,443.09 = 989.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.31/4,443.09 = 989.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.31x = 4,443.09 × 989.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.31x = 4,396,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,299.31/2,964.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.08

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