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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.39, 2,753.78 and 1,111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.39, 2,753.78 and 1,111.19 is: 1,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.39 : 2,753.78 = 1,111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.39/2,753.78 = 1,111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.39x = 2,753.78 × 1,111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.39x = 3,059,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,953.47/1,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.51

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