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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.89, 4,119.84 and 991.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.89, 4,119.84 and 991.53 is: 1,487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.89 : 4,119.84 = 991.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.89/4,119.84 = 991.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.89x = 4,119.84 × 991.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.89x = 4,084,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,944.96/2,746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.12

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