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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.36, 4,127.68 and 1,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.36, 4,127.68 and 1,812.48 is: 2,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.36 : 4,127.68 = 1,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.36/4,127.68 = 1,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.36x = 4,127.68 × 1,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.36x = 7,481,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,337.45/2,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.98

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