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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.53, 6,271.22 and 1,991.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.53, 6,271.22 and 1,991.67 is: 2,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.53 : 6,271.22 = 1,991.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.53/6,271.22 = 1,991.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.53x = 6,271.22 × 1,991.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.53x = 12,490,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,490,190.78/4,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.56

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