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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.28, 4,542.48 and 1,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.28, 4,542.48 and 1,989.24 is: 2,982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.28 : 4,542.48 = 1,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.28/4,542.48 = 1,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.28x = 4,542.48 × 1,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.28x = 9,036,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,082.92/3,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.91

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