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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.10, 2,741.98 and 1,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.10, 2,741.98 and 1,552.24 is: 2,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.10 : 2,741.98 = 1,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.10/2,741.98 = 1,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.10x = 2,741.98 × 1,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.10x = 4,256,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,197.33/1,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.33

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