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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.97, 2,985.23 and 1,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.97, 2,985.23 and 1,260.24 is: 1,888.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.97 : 2,985.23 = 1,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.97/2,985.23 = 1,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.97x = 2,985.23 × 1,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.97x = 3,762,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,099.95/1,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.63

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