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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.41, 2,748.13 and 1,107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.41, 2,748.13 and 1,107.21 is: 1,527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.41 : 2,748.13 = 1,107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.41/2,748.13 = 1,107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.41x = 2,748.13 × 1,107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.41x = 3,042,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,755.32/1,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.94

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