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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.44, 4,995.14 and 989.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.44, 4,995.14 and 989.46 is: 1,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.44 : 4,995.14 = 989.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.44/4,995.14 = 989.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.44x = 4,995.14 × 989.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.44x = 4,942,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,486.28/3,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.48

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