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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.72, 2,987.58 and 965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.72, 2,987.58 and 965 is: 1,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.72 : 2,987.58 = 965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.72/2,987.58 = 965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.72x = 2,987.58 × 965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.72x = 2,883,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,014.70/1,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.50

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