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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.58, 4,212.66 and 1,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.58, 4,212.66 and 1,991.04 is: 2,747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.58 : 4,212.66 = 1,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.58/4,212.66 = 1,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.58x = 4,212.66 × 1,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.58x = 8,387,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387,574.57/3,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.70

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