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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.00, 3,128.99 and 991.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.00, 3,128.99 and 991.15 is: 1,486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.00 : 3,128.99 = 991.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.00/3,128.99 = 991.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.00x = 3,128.99 × 991.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.00x = 3,101,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,285.66/2,086.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.72

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