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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.37, 2,746.62 and 1,755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.37, 2,746.62 and 1,755.12 is: 2,420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.37 : 2,746.62 = 1,755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.37/2,746.62 = 1,755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.37x = 2,746.62 × 1,755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.37x = 4,820,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,647.69/1,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.77

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