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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.16, 2,985.71 and 894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.16, 2,985.71 and 894.58 is: 1,341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.16 : 2,985.71 = 894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.16/2,985.71 = 894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.16x = 2,985.71 × 894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.16x = 2,670,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,956.45/1,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.41

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