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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.79, 2,985.66 and 895.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.79, 2,985.66 and 895.86 is: 1,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.79 : 2,985.66 = 895.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.79/2,985.66 = 895.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.79x = 2,985.66 × 895.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.79x = 2,674,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,733.37/1,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.88

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