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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.60, 2,748.42 and 1,107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.60, 2,748.42 and 1,107.42 is: 1,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.60 : 2,748.42 = 1,107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.60/2,748.42 = 1,107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.60x = 2,748.42 × 1,107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.60x = 3,043,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,655.28/1,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.25

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