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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.92, 4,485.10 and 910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.92, 4,485.10 and 910.10 is: 1,365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.92 : 4,485.10 = 910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.92/4,485.10 = 910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.92x = 4,485.10 × 910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.92x = 4,081,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,877.48/2,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.22

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