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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.68, 2,747.58 and 1,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.68, 2,747.58 and 1,194.64 is: 1,648.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.68 : 2,747.58 = 1,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.68/2,747.58 = 1,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.68x = 2,747.58 × 1,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.68x = 3,282,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,368.97/1,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.04

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