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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.49, 4,804.35 and 1,989.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.49, 4,804.35 and 1,989.41 is: 2,745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.49 : 4,804.35 = 1,989.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.49/4,804.35 = 1,989.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.49x = 4,804.35 × 1,989.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.49x = 9,557,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557,797.91/3,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.32

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