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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.30, 2,753.55 and 1,111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.30, 2,753.55 and 1,111.17 is: 1,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.30 : 2,753.55 = 1,111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.30/2,753.55 = 1,111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.30x = 2,753.55 × 1,111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.30x = 3,059,662.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,662.15/1,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.43

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