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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.99, 4,916.94 and 1,991.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.99, 4,916.94 and 1,991.11 is: 2,747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.99 : 4,916.94 = 1,991.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.99/4,916.94 = 1,991.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.99x = 4,916.94 × 1,991.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.99x = 9,790,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790,133.86/3,562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.73

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