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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.03, 2,753.60 and 1,295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.03, 2,753.60 and 1,295.19 is: 1,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.03 : 2,753.60 = 1,295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.03/2,753.60 = 1,295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.03x = 2,753.60 × 1,295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.03x = 3,566,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,435.18/1,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.66

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