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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.01, 2,747.60 and 1,106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.01, 2,747.60 and 1,106.82 is: 1,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.01 : 2,747.60 = 1,106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.01/2,747.60 = 1,106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.01x = 2,747.60 × 1,106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.01x = 3,041,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,079.36/1,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.41

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