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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.44, 2,987.02 and 836.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.44, 2,987.02 and 836.38 is: 1,254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.44 : 2,987.02 = 836.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.44/2,987.02 = 836.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.44x = 2,987.02 × 836.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.44x = 2,498,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,283.79/1,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.51

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