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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.19, 4,483.79 and 937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.19, 4,483.79 and 937.19 is: 1,405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.19 : 4,483.79 = 937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.19/4,483.79 = 937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.19x = 4,483.79 × 937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.19x = 4,202,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,163.15/2,989.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.79

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