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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.73, 2,748.93 and 1,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.73, 2,748.93 and 1,152.29 is: 1,590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.73 : 2,748.93 = 1,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.73/2,748.93 = 1,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.73x = 2,748.93 × 1,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.73x = 3,167,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,567.10/1,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.36

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