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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.84, 2,749.16 and 1,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.84, 2,749.16 and 1,363.64 is: 1,882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.84 : 2,749.16 = 1,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.84/2,749.16 = 1,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.84x = 2,749.16 × 1,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.84x = 3,748,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,857.72/1,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.11

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