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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.60, 4,488.04 and 911.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.60, 4,488.04 and 911.76 is: 1,367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.60 : 4,488.04 = 911.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.60/4,488.04 = 911.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.60x = 4,488.04 × 911.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.60x = 4,092,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,015.35/2,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.84

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