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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.04, 4,486.82 and 2,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.04, 4,486.82 and 2,266.52 is: 3,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.04 : 4,486.82 = 2,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.04/4,486.82 = 2,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.04x = 4,486.82 × 2,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.04x = 10,169,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169,467.27/2,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.25

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