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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.87, 3,678.62 and 991.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.87, 3,678.62 and 991.85 is: 1,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.87 : 3,678.62 = 991.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.87/3,678.62 = 991.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.87x = 3,678.62 × 991.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.87x = 3,648,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,615.89/2,451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.10

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