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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.02, 4,125.47 and 2,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.02, 4,125.47 and 2,194.59 is: 3,026.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.02 : 4,125.47 = 2,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.02/4,125.47 = 2,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.02x = 4,125.47 × 2,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.02x = 9,053,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,704.23/2,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.96

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