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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.68, 5,509.17 and 3,045.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.68, 5,509.17 and 3,045.67 is: 4,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.68 : 5,509.17 = 3,045.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.68/5,509.17 = 3,045.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.68x = 5,509.17 × 3,045.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.68x = 16,779,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779,113.79/3,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.52

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