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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.55, 4,548.95 and 2,989.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.55, 4,548.95 and 2,989.59 is: 4,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.55 : 4,548.95 = 2,989.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.55/4,548.95 = 2,989.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.55x = 4,548.95 × 2,989.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.55x = 13,599,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599,480.48/3,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.50

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