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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.13, 4,292.51 and 1,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.13, 4,292.51 and 1,991.02 is: 2,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.13 : 4,292.51 = 1,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.13/4,292.51 = 1,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.13x = 4,292.51 × 1,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.13x = 8,546,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,473.26/3,110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.95

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