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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.44, 4,483.44 and 2,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.44, 4,483.44 and 2,177.28 is: 3,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.44 : 4,483.44 = 2,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.44/4,483.44 = 2,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.44x = 4,483.44 × 2,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.44x = 9,761,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,761,704.24/2,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.40

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