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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.12, 4,125.28 and 2,655.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.12, 4,125.28 and 2,655.27 is: 3,662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.12 : 4,125.28 = 2,655.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.12/4,125.28 = 2,655.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.12x = 4,125.28 × 2,655.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.12x = 10,953,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,953,732.23/2,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.08

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