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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.40, 4,292.22 and 1,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.40, 4,292.22 and 1,991.44 is: 2,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.40 : 4,292.22 = 1,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.40/4,292.22 = 1,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.40x = 4,292.22 × 1,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.40x = 8,547,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,698.60/3,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.22

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