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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.93, 4,484.91 and 1,235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.93, 4,484.91 and 1,235.94 is: 1,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.93 : 4,484.91 = 1,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.93/4,484.91 = 1,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.93x = 4,484.91 × 1,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.93x = 5,543,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543,079.67/2,989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.92

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