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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.03, 4,484.34 and 2,662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.03, 4,484.34 and 2,662.21 is: 3,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.03 : 4,484.34 = 2,662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.03/4,484.34 = 2,662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.03x = 4,484.34 × 2,662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.03x = 11,938,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938,243.58/2,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.02

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