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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.78, 4,372.72 and 1,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.78, 4,372.72 and 1,991.06 is: 2,984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.78 : 4,372.72 = 1,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.78/4,372.72 = 1,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.78x = 4,372.72 × 1,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.78x = 8,706,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706,347.88/2,916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.92

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