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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.76, 2,986.16 and 1,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.76, 2,986.16 and 1,211.94 is: 1,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.76 : 2,986.16 = 1,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.76/2,986.16 = 1,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.76x = 2,986.16 × 1,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.76x = 3,619,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,046.75/1,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.01

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