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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.61, 4,484.57 and 909.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.61, 4,484.57 and 909.45 is: 1,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.61 : 4,484.57 = 909.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.61/4,484.57 = 909.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.61x = 4,484.57 × 909.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.61x = 4,078,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,511.28/2,989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.23

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