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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.40, 2,986.20 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.40, 2,986.20 and 895.20 is: 1,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.40 : 2,986.20 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.40/2,986.20 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.40x = 2,986.20 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.40x = 2,673,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,246.24/1,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.40

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