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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.26, 2,753.42 and 1,111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.26, 2,753.42 and 1,111.01 is: 1,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.26 : 2,753.42 = 1,111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.26/2,753.42 = 1,111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.26x = 2,753.42 × 1,111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.26x = 3,059,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,057.83/1,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.17

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