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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.50, 2,987.25 and 822.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.50, 2,987.25 and 822.16 is: 1,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.50 : 2,987.25 = 822.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.50/2,987.25 = 822.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.50x = 2,987.25 × 822.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.50x = 2,455,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,998.11/1,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.24

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