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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.78, 2,748.47 and 1,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.78, 2,748.47 and 1,095.36 is: 1,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.78 : 2,748.47 = 1,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.78/2,748.47 = 1,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.78x = 2,748.47 × 1,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.78x = 3,010,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,558.62/1,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.50

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