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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.86, 2,945.86 and 991.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.86, 2,945.86 and 991.65 is: 1,486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.86 : 2,945.86 = 991.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.86/2,945.86 = 991.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.86x = 2,945.86 × 991.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.86x = 2,921,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,262.07/1,964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.75

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