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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.98, 4,475.25 and 2,665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.98, 4,475.25 and 2,665.98 is: 3,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.98 : 4,475.25 = 2,665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.98/4,475.25 = 2,665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.98x = 4,475.25 × 2,665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.98x = 11,930,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,930,927.00/2,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.30

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