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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.82, 2,749.11 and 1,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.82, 2,749.11 and 1,205.70 is: 1,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.82 : 2,749.11 = 1,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.82/2,749.11 = 1,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.82x = 2,749.11 × 1,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.82x = 3,314,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,601.93/1,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.11

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