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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.86, 3,130.32 and 991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.86, 3,130.32 and 991.34 is: 1,487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.86 : 3,130.32 = 991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.86/3,130.32 = 991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.86x = 3,130.32 × 991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.86x = 3,103,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,195.78/2,086.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.02

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