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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.54, 4,487.35 and 1,347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.54, 4,487.35 and 1,347.22 is: 2,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.54 : 4,487.35 = 1,347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.54/4,487.35 = 1,347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.54x = 4,487.35 × 1,347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.54x = 6,045,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045,447.67/2,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.85

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