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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.02, 3,136.52 and 996.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.02, 3,136.52 and 996.15 is: 1,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.02 : 3,136.52 = 996.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.02/3,136.52 = 996.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.02x = 3,136.52 × 996.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.02x = 3,124,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,458.65/2,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.23

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