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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.36, 2,987.52 and 837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.36, 2,987.52 and 837.20 is: 1,256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.36 : 2,987.52 = 837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.36/2,987.52 = 837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.36x = 2,987.52 × 837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.36x = 2,501,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,151.74/1,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.00

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