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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,910.86, 7,362.15 and 1,991.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,910.86, 7,362.15 and 1,991.22 is: 2,985.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,910.86 : 7,362.15 = 1,991.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,910.86/7,362.15 = 1,991.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,910.86x = 7,362.15 × 1,991.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,910.86x = 14,659,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659,623.51/4,910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.14

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