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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.04, 4,484.36 and 1,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.04, 4,484.36 and 1,041.39 is: 1,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.04 : 4,484.36 = 1,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.04/4,484.36 = 1,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.04x = 4,484.36 × 1,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.04x = 4,669,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,970.26/2,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.37

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