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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.16, 2,986.77 and 1,113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.16, 2,986.77 and 1,113.15 is: 1,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.16 : 2,986.77 = 1,113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.16/2,986.77 = 1,113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.16x = 2,986.77 × 1,113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.16x = 3,324,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,723.03/1,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.74

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