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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.16, 2,748.14 and 1,518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.16, 2,748.14 and 1,518.36 is: 2,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.16 : 2,748.14 = 1,518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.16/2,748.14 = 1,518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.16x = 2,748.14 × 1,518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.16x = 4,172,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,665.85/1,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.60

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