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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.64, 2,748.95 and 1,152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.64, 2,748.95 and 1,152.83 is: 1,591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.64 : 2,748.95 = 1,152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.64/2,748.95 = 1,152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.64x = 2,748.95 × 1,152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.64x = 3,169,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,052.52/1,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.18

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