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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.90, 4,126.71 and 2,432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.90, 4,126.71 and 2,432.37 is: 3,354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.90 : 4,126.71 = 2,432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.90/4,126.71 = 2,432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.90x = 4,126.71 × 2,432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.90x = 10,037,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,685.60/2,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.95

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