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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.16, 2,747.67 and 1,106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.16, 2,747.67 and 1,106.90 is: 1,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.16 : 2,747.67 = 1,106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.16/2,747.67 = 1,106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.16x = 2,747.67 × 1,106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.16x = 3,041,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,395.92/1,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.45

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