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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.84, 4,475.64 and 2,605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.84, 4,475.64 and 2,605.84 is: 3,900.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.84 : 4,475.64 = 2,605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.84/4,475.64 = 2,605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.84x = 4,475.64 × 2,605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.84x = 11,662,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,662,801.74/2,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.81

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