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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.12, 3,953.14 and 991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.12, 3,953.14 and 991.90 is: 1,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.12 : 3,953.14 = 991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.12/3,953.14 = 991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.12x = 3,953.14 × 991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.12x = 3,921,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,119.57/2,635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.02

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