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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.82, 4,484.89 and 909.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.82, 4,484.89 and 909.89 is: 1,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.82 : 4,484.89 = 909.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.82/4,484.89 = 909.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.82x = 4,484.89 × 909.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.82x = 4,080,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,756.56/2,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.88

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