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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.30, 3,137.62 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.30, 3,137.62 and 995.52 is: 1,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.30 : 3,137.62 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.30/3,137.62 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.30x = 3,137.62 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.30x = 3,123,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,563.46/2,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.60

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