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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.81, 4,914.41 and 1,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.81, 4,914.41 and 1,989 is: 2,745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.81 : 4,914.41 = 1,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.81/4,914.41 = 1,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.81x = 4,914.41 × 1,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.81x = 9,774,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,774,751.55/3,560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.10

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