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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.68, 4,488.48 and 1,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.68, 4,488.48 and 1,347.52 is: 2,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.68 : 4,488.48 = 1,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.68/4,488.48 = 1,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.68x = 4,488.48 × 1,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.68x = 6,048,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,316.57/2,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.71

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