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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.01, 4,127.53 and 1,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.01, 4,127.53 and 1,732.12 is: 2,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.01 : 4,127.53 = 1,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.01/4,127.53 = 1,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.01x = 4,127.53 × 1,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.01x = 7,149,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,362.61/2,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.29

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