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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.08, 2,987.30 and 951.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.08, 2,987.30 and 951.85 is: 1,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.08 : 2,987.30 = 951.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.08/2,987.30 = 951.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.08x = 2,987.30 × 951.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.08x = 2,843,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,461.51/1,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.10

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