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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.77, 5,985.15 and 2,897.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.77, 5,985.15 and 2,897.05 is: 4,343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.77 : 5,985.15 = 2,897.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.77/5,985.15 = 2,897.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.77x = 5,985.15 × 2,897.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.77x = 17,339,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339,278.81/3,991.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.76

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