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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.84, 4,487.76 and 1,260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.84, 4,487.76 and 1,260.06 is: 1,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.84 : 4,487.76 = 1,260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.84/4,487.76 = 1,260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.84x = 4,487.76 × 1,260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.84x = 5,654,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,654,846.87/2,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.09

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