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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.16, 4,486.74 and 911.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.16, 4,486.74 and 911.17 is: 1,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.16 : 4,486.74 = 911.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.16/4,486.74 = 911.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.16x = 4,486.74 × 911.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.16x = 4,088,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,182.89/2,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.76

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