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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.16, 4,128.32 and 1,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.16, 4,128.32 and 1,732.01 is: 2,390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.16 : 4,128.32 = 1,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.16/4,128.32 = 1,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.16x = 4,128.32 × 1,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.16x = 7,150,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,291.52/2,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.47

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