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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.61, 2,748.18 and 1,107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.61, 2,748.18 and 1,107.27 is: 1,527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.61 : 2,748.18 = 1,107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.61/2,748.18 = 1,107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.61x = 2,748.18 × 1,107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.61x = 3,042,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,977.27/1,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.90

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