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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.32, 4,261.32 and 991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.32, 4,261.32 and 991.58 is: 1,487.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.32 : 4,261.32 = 991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.32/4,261.32 = 991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.32x = 4,261.32 × 991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.32x = 4,225,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,448.10/2,840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.66

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