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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.18, 2,747.51 and 1,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.18, 2,747.51 and 1,106.96 is: 1,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.18 : 2,747.51 = 1,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.18/2,747.51 = 1,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.18x = 2,747.51 × 1,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.18x = 3,041,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,378.13/1,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.43

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