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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.97, 2,750.18 and 1,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.97, 2,750.18 and 1,363.55 is: 1,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.97 : 2,750.18 = 1,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.97/2,750.18 = 1,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.97x = 2,750.18 × 1,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.97x = 3,749,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,987.37/1,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.55

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