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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.77, 4,487.89 and 911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.77, 4,487.89 and 911.96 is: 1,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.77 : 4,487.89 = 911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.77/4,487.89 = 911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.77x = 4,487.89 × 911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.77x = 4,092,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,776.16/2,991.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.01

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