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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.60, 4,490.40 and 2,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.60, 4,490.40 and 2,212.32 is: 3,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.60 : 4,490.40 = 2,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.60/4,490.40 = 2,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.60x = 4,490.40 × 2,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.60x = 9,934,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,934,201.73/2,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.70

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