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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.84, 2,987.02 and 836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.84, 2,987.02 and 836.96 is: 1,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.84 : 2,987.02 = 836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.84/2,987.02 = 836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.84x = 2,987.02 × 836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.84x = 2,500,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,016.26/1,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.13

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