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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.63, 2,748.52 and 1,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.63, 2,748.52 and 1,107.50 is: 1,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.63 : 2,748.52 = 1,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.63/2,748.52 = 1,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.63x = 2,748.52 × 1,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.63x = 3,043,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,973.54/1,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.38

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