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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.11, 4,481.79 and 1,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.11, 4,481.79 and 1,759.64 is: 2,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.11 : 4,481.79 = 1,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.11/4,481.79 = 1,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.11x = 4,481.79 × 1,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.11x = 7,886,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886,314.55/2,991.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.59

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