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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.50, 2,747.51 and 1,234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.50, 2,747.51 and 1,234.93 is: 1,703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.50 : 2,747.51 = 1,234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.50/2,747.51 = 1,234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.50x = 2,747.51 × 1,234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.50x = 3,392,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,986.21/1,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.74

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