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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.77, 4,816.85 and 989.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.77, 4,816.85 and 989.61 is: 1,484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.77 : 4,816.85 = 989.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.77/4,816.85 = 989.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.77x = 4,816.85 × 989.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.77x = 4,766,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,797.98/3,210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.63

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