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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.26, 2,987.10 and 1,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.26, 2,987.10 and 1,124.74 is: 1,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.26 : 2,987.10 = 1,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.26/2,987.10 = 1,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.26x = 2,987.10 × 1,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.26x = 3,359,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,710.85/1,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.23

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