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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,404.71, 4,698.62 and 1,989.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,404.71, 4,698.62 and 1,989.29 is: 2,745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,404.71 : 4,698.62 = 1,989.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,404.71/4,698.62 = 1,989.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,404.71x = 4,698.62 × 1,989.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,404.71x = 9,346,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,346,907.83/3,404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.29

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