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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.60, 4,121.72 and 2,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.60, 4,121.72 and 2,244.40 is: 3,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.60 : 4,121.72 = 2,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.60/4,121.72 = 2,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.60x = 4,121.72 × 2,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.60x = 9,250,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250,788.37/2,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.25

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