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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.51, 2,748.36 and 1,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.51, 2,748.36 and 1,107.32 is: 1,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.51 : 2,748.36 = 1,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.51/2,748.36 = 1,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.51x = 2,748.36 × 1,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.51x = 3,043,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,300.25/1,991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.14

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