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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.70, 5,990.67 and 2,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.70, 5,990.67 and 2,767.70 is: 4,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.70 : 5,990.67 = 2,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.70/5,990.67 = 2,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.70x = 5,990.67 × 2,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.70x = 16,580,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,347.41/3,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.71

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