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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.64, 3,219.66 and 991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.64, 3,219.66 and 991.88 is: 1,485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.64 : 3,219.66 = 991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.64/3,219.66 = 991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.64x = 3,219.66 × 991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.64x = 3,193,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,516.36/2,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.61

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