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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.64, 3,951.96 and 991.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.64, 3,951.96 and 991.55 is: 1,487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.64 : 3,951.96 = 991.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.64/3,951.96 = 991.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.64x = 3,951.96 × 991.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.64x = 3,918,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,572.10/2,634.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.33

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