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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.34, 2,748.47 and 1,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.34, 2,748.47 and 1,363.14 is: 1,881.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.34 : 2,748.47 = 1,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.34/2,748.47 = 1,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.34x = 2,748.47 × 1,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.34x = 3,746,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,542.58/1,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.42

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