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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.18, 4,479.45 and 2,467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.18, 4,479.45 and 2,467.98 is: 3,695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.18 : 4,479.45 = 2,467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.18/4,479.45 = 2,467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.18x = 4,479.45 × 2,467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.18x = 11,055,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,055,193.01/2,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.93

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