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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.93, 4,484.89 and 910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.93, 4,484.89 and 910.17 is: 1,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.93 : 4,484.89 = 910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.93/4,484.89 = 910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.93x = 4,484.89 × 910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.93x = 4,082,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,000.81/2,989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.25

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