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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.71, 2,987.52 and 693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.71, 2,987.52 and 693.14 is: 1,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.71 : 2,987.52 = 693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.71/2,987.52 = 693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.71x = 2,987.52 × 693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.71x = 2,070,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,774.73/1,991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.70

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