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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.69, 2,747.71 and 1,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.69, 2,747.71 and 1,361.20 is: 1,877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.69 : 2,747.71 = 1,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.69/2,747.71 = 1,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.69x = 2,747.71 × 1,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.69x = 3,740,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,182.85/1,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.89

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