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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.29, 4,484.13 and 909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.29, 4,484.13 and 909.46 is: 1,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.29 : 4,484.13 = 909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.29/4,484.13 = 909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.29x = 4,484.13 × 909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.29x = 4,078,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,118.96/2,989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.24

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