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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.46, 3,950.15 and 991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.46, 3,950.15 and 991.13 is: 1,486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.46 : 3,950.15 = 991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.46/3,950.15 = 991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.46x = 3,950.15 × 991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.46x = 3,915,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,112.17/2,634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.12

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