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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.77, 4,484.89 and 909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.77, 4,484.89 and 909.96 is: 1,365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.77 : 4,484.89 = 909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.77/4,484.89 = 909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.77x = 4,484.89 × 909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.77x = 4,081,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,053.54/2,989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.00

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