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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.80, 4,127.94 and 1,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.80, 4,127.94 and 1,943.25 is: 2,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.80 : 4,127.94 = 1,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.80/4,127.94 = 1,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.80x = 4,127.94 × 1,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.80x = 8,021,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021,619.41/2,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.21

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