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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.21, 2,753.52 and 1,111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.21, 2,753.52 and 1,111.11 is: 1,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.21 : 2,753.52 = 1,111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.21/2,753.52 = 1,111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.21x = 2,753.52 × 1,111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.21x = 3,059,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,463.61/1,995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.40

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