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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.04, 2,984.32 and 965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.04, 2,984.32 and 965.76 is: 1,447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.04 : 2,984.32 = 965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.04/2,984.32 = 965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.04x = 2,984.32 × 965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.04x = 2,882,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,136.88/1,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.55

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