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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.86, 2,748.78 and 1,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.86, 2,748.78 and 1,107.76 is: 1,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.86 : 2,748.78 = 1,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.86/2,748.78 = 1,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.86x = 2,748.78 × 1,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.86x = 3,044,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,988.53/1,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.72

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