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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.52, 4,127.52 and 1,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.52, 4,127.52 and 1,812.52 is: 2,500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.52 : 4,127.52 = 1,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.52/4,127.52 = 1,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.52x = 4,127.52 × 1,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.52x = 7,481,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,212.55/2,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.81

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