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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.79, 4,180.97 and 2,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.79, 4,180.97 and 2,991.18 is: 4,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.79 : 4,180.97 = 2,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.79/4,180.97 = 2,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.79x = 4,180.97 × 2,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.79x = 12,506,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,506,016.66/3,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.60

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