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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.88, 4,918.25 and 1,991.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.88, 4,918.25 and 1,991.97 is: 2,748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.88 : 4,918.25 = 1,991.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.88/4,918.25 = 1,991.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.88x = 4,918.25 × 1,991.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.88x = 9,797,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797,006.45/3,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.97

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