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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.85, 2,748.81 and 1,107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.85, 2,748.81 and 1,107.64 is: 1,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.85 : 2,748.81 = 1,107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.85/2,748.81 = 1,107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.85x = 2,748.81 × 1,107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.85x = 3,044,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,691.91/1,991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.57

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