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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.95, 4,485.61 and 1,015.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.95, 4,485.61 and 1,015.47 is: 1,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.95 : 4,485.61 = 1,015.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.95/4,485.61 = 1,015.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.95x = 4,485.61 × 1,015.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.95x = 4,555,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,002.39/2,989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.44

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