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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.06, 4,129.65 and 1,944.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.06, 4,129.65 and 1,944.90 is: 2,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.06 : 4,129.65 = 1,944.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.06/4,129.65 = 1,944.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.06x = 4,129.65 × 1,944.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.06x = 8,031,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,031,756.29/2,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.25

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