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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.61, 4,807.64 and 1,991.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.61, 4,807.64 and 1,991.59 is: 2,748.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.61 : 4,807.64 = 1,991.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.61/4,807.64 = 1,991.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.61x = 4,807.64 × 1,991.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.61x = 9,574,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574,847.75/3,483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.54

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