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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.46, 2,753.71 and 1,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.46, 2,753.71 and 1,111.24 is: 1,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.46 : 2,753.71 = 1,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.46/2,753.71 = 1,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.46x = 2,753.71 × 1,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.46x = 3,060,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,032.70/1,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.50

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