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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.93, 3,679.41 and 991.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.93, 3,679.41 and 991.09 is: 1,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.93 : 3,679.41 = 991.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.93/3,679.41 = 991.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.93x = 3,679.41 × 991.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.93x = 3,646,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,626.46/2,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.25

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