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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.52, 2,986.07 and 894.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.52, 2,986.07 and 894.38 is: 1,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.52 : 2,986.07 = 894.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.52/2,986.07 = 894.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.52x = 2,986.07 × 894.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.52x = 2,670,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,661.88/1,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.02

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