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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.23, 4,209.69 and 1,989.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.23, 4,209.69 and 1,989.13 is: 2,745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.23 : 4,209.69 = 1,989.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.23/4,209.69 = 1,989.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.23x = 4,209.69 × 1,989.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.23x = 8,373,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373,620.67/3,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.24

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