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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.81, 2,988.63 and 895.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.81, 2,988.63 and 895.58 is: 1,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.81 : 2,988.63 = 895.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.81/2,988.63 = 895.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.81x = 2,988.63 × 895.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.81x = 2,676,557.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,557.26/1,991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.78

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