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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.06, 4,477.42 and 1,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.06, 4,477.42 and 1,752.72 is: 2,625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.06 : 4,477.42 = 1,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.06/4,477.42 = 1,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.06x = 4,477.42 × 1,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.06x = 7,847,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,663.58/2,989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.46

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