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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.42, 2,748.33 and 1,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.42, 2,748.33 and 1,107.28 is: 1,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.42 : 2,748.33 = 1,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.42/2,748.33 = 1,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.42x = 2,748.33 × 1,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.42x = 3,043,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,174.28/1,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.14

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