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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.44, 3,947.72 and 991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.44, 3,947.72 and 991.08 is: 1,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.44 : 3,947.72 = 991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.44/3,947.72 = 991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.44x = 3,947.72 × 991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.44x = 3,912,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,498.95/2,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.70

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