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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.23, 4,477.69 and 1,752.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.23, 4,477.69 and 1,752.90 is: 2,625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.23 : 4,477.69 = 1,752.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.23/4,477.69 = 1,752.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.23x = 4,477.69 × 1,752.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.23x = 7,848,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,942.80/2,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.74

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