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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.16, 4,130.46 and 2,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.16, 4,130.46 and 2,827.48 is: 3,904.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.16 : 4,130.46 = 2,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.16/4,130.46 = 2,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.16x = 4,130.46 × 2,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.16x = 11,678,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,678,793.04/2,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.44

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