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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.55, 4,211.32 and 1,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.55, 4,211.32 and 1,991.56 is: 2,747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.55 : 4,211.32 = 1,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.55/4,211.32 = 1,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.55x = 4,211.32 × 1,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.55x = 8,387,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387,065.44/3,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.56

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