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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.74, 4,995.33 and 989.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.74, 4,995.33 and 989.65 is: 1,484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.74 : 4,995.33 = 989.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.74/4,995.33 = 989.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.74x = 4,995.33 × 989.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.74x = 4,943,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,628.33/3,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.69

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