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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.72, 4,771.31 and 989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.72, 4,771.31 and 989.62 is: 1,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.72 : 4,771.31 = 989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.72/4,771.31 = 989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.72x = 4,771.31 × 989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.72x = 4,721,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,766.93/3,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.50

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