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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.39, 4,807.41 and 1,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.39, 4,807.41 and 1,991.02 is: 2,747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.39 : 4,807.41 = 1,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.39/4,807.41 = 1,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.39x = 4,807.41 × 1,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.39x = 9,571,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571,666.51/3,483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.80

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