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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.91, 4,448.99 and 991.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.91, 4,448.99 and 991.69 is: 1,487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.91 : 4,448.99 = 991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.91/4,448.99 = 991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.91x = 4,448.99 × 991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.91x = 4,412,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,010.25/2,965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.58

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