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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.63, 4,484.10 and 798.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.63, 4,484.10 and 798.53 is: 1,197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.63 : 4,484.10 = 798.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.63/4,484.10 = 798.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.63x = 4,484.10 × 798.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.63x = 3,580,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,704.54/2,989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.71

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