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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.43, 4,717.54 and 2,989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.43, 4,717.54 and 2,989.33 is: 4,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.43 : 4,717.54 = 2,989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.43/4,717.54 = 2,989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.43x = 4,717.54 × 2,989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.43x = 14,102,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,283.85/3,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.42

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