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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.52, 2,985.12 and 838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.52, 2,985.12 and 838.08 is: 1,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.52 : 2,985.12 = 838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.52/2,985.12 = 838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.52x = 2,985.12 × 838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.52x = 2,501,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,769.37/1,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.21

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