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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.84, 6,272.46 and 1,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.84, 6,272.46 and 1,991.04 is: 2,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.84 : 6,272.46 = 1,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.84/6,272.46 = 1,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.84x = 6,272.46 × 1,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.84x = 12,488,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488,718.76/4,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.85

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