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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.62, 4,916.88 and 1,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.62, 4,916.88 and 1,991.04 is: 2,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.62 : 4,916.88 = 1,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.62/4,916.88 = 1,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.62x = 4,916.88 × 1,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.62x = 9,789,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,704.76/3,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.89

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