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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.55, 2,986.74 and 950.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.55, 2,986.74 and 950.97 is: 1,426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.55 : 2,986.74 = 950.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.55/2,986.74 = 950.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.55x = 2,986.74 × 950.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.55x = 2,840,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,300.14/1,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.18

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