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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.69, 2,747.81 and 1,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.69, 2,747.81 and 1,195.05 is: 1,648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.69 : 2,747.81 = 1,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.69/2,747.81 = 1,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.69x = 2,747.81 × 1,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.69x = 3,283,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,764.37/1,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.74

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