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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.79, 5,511.90 and 2,576.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.79, 5,511.90 and 2,576.18 is: 3,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.79 : 5,511.90 = 2,576.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.79/5,511.90 = 2,576.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.79x = 5,511.90 × 2,576.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.79x = 14,199,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,646.54/3,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.21

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