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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.65, 4,994.51 and 989.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.65, 4,994.51 and 989.59 is: 1,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.65 : 4,994.51 = 989.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.65/4,994.51 = 989.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.65x = 4,994.51 × 989.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.65x = 4,942,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,528.69/3,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.40

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