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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.26, 4,127.64 and 1,812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.26, 4,127.64 and 1,812.26 is: 2,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.26 : 4,127.64 = 1,812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.26/4,127.64 = 1,812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.26x = 4,127.64 × 1,812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.26x = 7,480,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,356.87/2,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.74

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