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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.69, 2,748.47 and 1,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.69, 2,748.47 and 1,107.52 is: 1,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.69 : 2,748.47 = 1,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.69/2,748.47 = 1,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.69x = 2,748.47 × 1,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.69x = 3,043,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,988.26/1,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.35

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