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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.41, 5,198.11 and 2,989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.41, 5,198.11 and 2,989.73 is: 4,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.41 : 5,198.11 = 2,989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.41/5,198.11 = 2,989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.41x = 5,198.11 × 2,989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.41x = 15,540,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,950.93/3,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.60

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