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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.61, 2,987.78 and 896.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.61, 2,987.78 and 896.49 is: 1,344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.61 : 2,987.78 = 896.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.61/2,987.78 = 896.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.61x = 2,987.78 × 896.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.61x = 2,678,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,510.41/1,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.90

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