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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.33, 4,484.91 and 1,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.33, 4,484.91 and 1,529.52 is: 2,294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.33 : 4,484.91 = 1,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.33/4,484.91 = 1,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.33x = 4,484.91 × 1,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.33x = 6,859,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859,759.54/2,989.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.75

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