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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.25, 4,484.60 and 937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.25, 4,484.60 and 937.25 is: 1,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.25 : 4,484.60 = 937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.25/4,484.60 = 937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.25x = 4,484.60 × 937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.25x = 4,203,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,186.66/2,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.10

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