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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.97, 4,834.61 and 1,991.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.97, 4,834.61 and 1,991.19 is: 2,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.97 : 4,834.61 = 1,991.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.97/4,834.61 = 1,991.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.97x = 4,834.61 × 1,991.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.97x = 9,626,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626,627.09/3,503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.35

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