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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.93, 3,130.43 and 991.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.93, 3,130.43 and 991.07 is: 1,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.93 : 3,130.43 = 991.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.93/3,130.43 = 991.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.93x = 3,130.43 × 991.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.93x = 3,102,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,475.26/2,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.62

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