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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.28, 5,505.77 and 2,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.28, 5,505.77 and 2,984.04 is: 4,116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.28 : 5,505.77 = 2,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.28/5,505.77 = 2,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.28x = 5,505.77 × 2,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.28x = 16,429,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,429,445.37/3,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.34

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