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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.91, 5,067.36 and 1,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.91, 5,067.36 and 1,991.96 is: 2,983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.91 : 5,067.36 = 1,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.91/5,067.36 = 1,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.91x = 5,067.36 × 1,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.91x = 10,093,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,093,953.09/3,382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.81

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