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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.91, 5,987.55 and 1,651.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.91, 5,987.55 and 1,651.31 is: 2,476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.91 : 5,987.55 = 1,651.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.91/5,987.55 = 1,651.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.91x = 5,987.55 × 1,651.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.91x = 9,887,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,271.25/3,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.83

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