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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.80, 4,484.70 and 2,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.80, 4,484.70 and 2,503.80 is: 3,755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.80 : 4,484.70 = 2,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.80/4,484.70 = 2,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.80x = 4,484.70 × 2,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.80x = 11,228,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,228,791.86/2,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.70

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