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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.52, 4,917.84 and 1,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.52, 4,917.84 and 1,991.52 is: 2,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.52 : 4,917.84 = 1,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.52/4,917.84 = 1,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.52x = 4,917.84 × 1,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.52x = 9,793,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,793,976.72/3,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.40

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