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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.90, 2,982.66 and 891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.90, 2,982.66 and 891.52 is: 1,337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.90 : 2,982.66 = 891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.90/2,982.66 = 891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.90x = 2,982.66 × 891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.90x = 2,659,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,101.04/1,987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.64

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