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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,455.58, 5,182.39 and 989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,455.58, 5,182.39 and 989.74 is: 1,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,455.58 : 5,182.39 = 989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,455.58/5,182.39 = 989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,455.58x = 5,182.39 × 989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,455.58x = 5,129,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,218.68/3,455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.33

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