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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.37, 2,748.04 and 1,107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.37, 2,748.04 and 1,107.15 is: 1,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.37 : 2,748.04 = 1,107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.37/2,748.04 = 1,107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.37x = 2,748.04 × 1,107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.37x = 3,042,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,492.49/1,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.84

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