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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.68, 4,917.94 and 1,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.68, 4,917.94 and 1,991.76 is: 2,748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.68 : 4,917.94 = 1,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.68/4,917.94 = 1,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.68x = 4,917.94 × 1,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.68x = 9,795,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795,356.17/3,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.66

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