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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.52, 2,987.64 and 1,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.52, 2,987.64 and 1,017.36 is: 1,526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.52 : 2,987.64 = 1,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.52/2,987.64 = 1,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.52x = 2,987.64 × 1,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.52x = 3,039,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,505.43/1,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.22

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