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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.69, 4,488.18 and 911.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.69, 4,488.18 and 911.64 is: 1,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.69 : 4,488.18 = 911.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.69/4,488.18 = 911.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.69x = 4,488.18 × 911.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.69x = 4,091,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,585.88/2,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.65

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