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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.55, 2,745.53 and 1,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.55, 2,745.53 and 1,105.32 is: 1,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.55 : 2,745.53 = 1,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.55/2,745.53 = 1,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.55x = 2,745.53 × 1,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.55x = 3,034,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,685.12/1,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.32

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