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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.60, 2,983.44 and 1,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.60, 2,983.44 and 1,556.72 is: 2,331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.60 : 2,983.44 = 1,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.60/2,983.44 = 1,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.60x = 2,983.44 × 1,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.60x = 4,644,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,380.72/1,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.98

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