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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.68, 3,219.06 and 991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.68, 3,219.06 and 991 is: 1,485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.68 : 3,219.06 = 991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.68/3,219.06 = 991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.68x = 3,219.06 × 991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.68x = 3,190,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,088.46/2,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.36

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