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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.69, 4,485.25 and 937.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.69, 4,485.25 and 937.69 is: 1,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.69 : 4,485.25 = 937.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.69/4,485.25 = 937.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.69x = 4,485.25 × 937.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.69x = 4,205,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,764.03/2,989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.76

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