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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.52, 2,986.20 and 1,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.52, 2,986.20 and 1,447.20 is: 2,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.52 : 2,986.20 = 1,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.52/2,986.20 = 1,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.52x = 2,986.20 × 1,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.52x = 4,321,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,628.64/1,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.02

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