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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.68, 2,987.28 and 836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.68, 2,987.28 and 836.32 is: 1,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.68 : 2,987.28 = 836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.68/2,987.28 = 836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.68x = 2,987.28 × 836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.68x = 2,498,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,322.01/1,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.38

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