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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.17, 2,747.48 and 1,106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.17, 2,747.48 and 1,106.86 is: 1,527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.17 : 2,747.48 = 1,106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.17/2,747.48 = 1,106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.17x = 2,747.48 × 1,106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.17x = 3,041,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,061.98/1,991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.27

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