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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.26, 3,951.93 and 991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.26, 3,951.93 and 991.30 is: 1,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.26 : 3,951.93 = 991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.26/3,951.93 = 991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.26x = 3,951.93 × 991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.26x = 3,917,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,548.21/2,633.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.72

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