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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.87, 2,748.83 and 1,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.87, 2,748.83 and 1,107.76 is: 1,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.87 : 2,748.83 = 1,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.87/2,748.83 = 1,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.87x = 2,748.83 × 1,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.87x = 3,045,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,043.92/1,991.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.74

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