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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.36, 2,746.66 and 1,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.36, 2,746.66 and 1,327.88 is: 1,831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.36 : 2,746.66 = 1,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.36/2,746.66 = 1,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.36x = 2,746.66 × 1,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.36x = 3,647,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,234.88/1,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.53

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