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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.55, 3,927.56 and 1,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.55, 3,927.56 and 1,991.08 is: 2,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.55 : 3,927.56 = 1,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.55/3,927.56 = 1,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.55x = 3,927.56 × 1,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.55x = 7,820,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820,066.53/2,628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.06

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