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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.15, 2,991.14 and 957.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.15, 2,991.14 and 957.87 is: 1,434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.15 : 2,991.14 = 957.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.15/2,991.14 = 957.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.15x = 2,991.14 × 957.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.15x = 2,865,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,118.48/1,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.61

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