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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.73, 3,126.97 and 991.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.73, 3,126.97 and 991.42 is: 1,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.73 : 3,126.97 = 991.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.73/3,126.97 = 991.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.73x = 3,126.97 × 991.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.73x = 3,100,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,140.60/2,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.36

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