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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.02, 4,487.09 and 911.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.02, 4,487.09 and 911.21 is: 1,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.02 : 4,487.09 = 911.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.02/4,487.09 = 911.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.02x = 4,487.09 × 911.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.02x = 4,088,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,654.29/2,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.98

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