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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.72, 4,494.88 and 2,825.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.72, 4,494.88 and 2,825.94 is: 4,245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.72 : 4,494.88 = 2,825.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.72/4,494.88 = 2,825.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.72x = 4,494.88 × 2,825.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.72x = 12,702,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,261.19/2,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.81

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