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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.58, 2,746.89 and 1,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.58, 2,746.89 and 1,204.62 is: 1,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.58 : 2,746.89 = 1,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.58/2,746.89 = 1,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.58x = 2,746.89 × 1,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.58x = 3,308,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,958.63/1,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.47

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