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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.85, 4,804.92 and 1,989.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.85, 4,804.92 and 1,989.83 is: 2,745.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.85 : 4,804.92 = 1,989.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.85/4,804.92 = 1,989.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.85x = 4,804.92 × 1,989.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.85x = 9,560,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560,985.98/3,481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.95

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