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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.24, 4,483.38 and 937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.24, 4,483.38 and 937.24 is: 1,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.24 : 4,483.38 = 937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.24/4,483.38 = 937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.24x = 4,483.38 × 937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.24x = 4,202,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,003.07/2,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.71

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