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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,454.72, 5,182.97 and 989.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,454.72, 5,182.97 and 989.71 is: 1,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,454.72 : 5,182.97 = 989.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,454.72/5,182.97 = 989.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,454.72x = 5,182.97 × 989.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,454.72x = 5,129,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,619.33/3,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.82

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