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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.18, 3,135.60 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.18, 3,135.60 and 995.52 is: 1,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.18 : 3,135.60 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.18/3,135.60 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.18x = 3,135.60 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.18x = 3,121,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,552.51/2,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.72

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