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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.22, 3,951.29 and 991.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.22, 3,951.29 and 991.71 is: 1,486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.22 : 3,951.29 = 991.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.22/3,951.29 = 991.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.22x = 3,951.29 × 991.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.22x = 3,918,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,528.85/2,636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.42

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