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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.91, 2,749.06 and 1,152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.91, 2,749.06 and 1,152.61 is: 1,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.91 : 2,749.06 = 1,152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.91/2,749.06 = 1,152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.91x = 2,749.06 × 1,152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.91x = 3,168,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,588.61/1,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.73

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