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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.66, 2,748.84 and 1,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.66, 2,748.84 and 1,295.06 is: 1,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.66 : 2,748.84 = 1,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.66/2,748.84 = 1,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.66x = 2,748.84 × 1,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.66x = 3,559,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,912.73/1,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.41

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