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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041, 4,561.50 and 989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041, 4,561.50 and 989 is: 1,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041 : 4,561.50 = 989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041/4,561.50 = 989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041x = 4,561.50 × 989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041x = 4,511,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,323.50/3,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.50

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