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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.13, 2,993.52 and 1,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.13, 2,993.52 and 1,118.24 is: 1,677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.13 : 2,993.52 = 1,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.13/2,993.52 = 1,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.13x = 2,993.52 × 1,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.13x = 3,347,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,474.26/1,995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.82

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