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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.60, 4,118.96 and 2,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.60, 4,118.96 and 2,242.40 is: 3,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.60 : 4,118.96 = 2,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.60/4,118.96 = 2,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.60x = 4,118.96 × 2,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.60x = 9,236,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,355.90/2,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.50

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