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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.40, 4,562.06 and 989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.40, 4,562.06 and 989.40 is: 1,484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.40 : 4,562.06 = 989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.40/4,562.06 = 989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.40x = 4,562.06 × 989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.40x = 4,513,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,702.16/3,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.09

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