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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.56, 2,749.30 and 1,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.56, 2,749.30 and 1,195.28 is: 1,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.56 : 2,749.30 = 1,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.56/2,749.30 = 1,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.56x = 2,749.30 × 1,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.56x = 3,286,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,183.30/1,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.05

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