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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.94, 2,748.96 and 1,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.94, 2,748.96 and 1,402.66 is: 1,935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.94 : 2,748.96 = 1,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.94/2,748.96 = 1,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.94x = 2,748.96 × 1,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.94x = 3,855,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,856.23/1,991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.73

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