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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.54, 4,484.16 and 909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.54, 4,484.16 and 909.54 is: 1,364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.54 : 4,484.16 = 909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.54/4,484.16 = 909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.54x = 4,484.16 × 909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.54x = 4,078,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,522.89/2,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.26

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