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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.11, 3,953.34 and 991.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.11, 3,953.34 and 991.67 is: 1,487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.11 : 3,953.34 = 991.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.11/3,953.34 = 991.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.11x = 3,953.34 × 991.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.11x = 3,920,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,404.21/2,635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.76

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