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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.50, 2,753.87 and 1,111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.50, 2,753.87 and 1,111.39 is: 1,533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.50 : 2,753.87 = 1,111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.50/2,753.87 = 1,111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.50x = 2,753.87 × 1,111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.50x = 3,060,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,611.14/1,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.75

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