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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.53, 2,753.93 and 1,111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.53, 2,753.93 and 1,111.31 is: 1,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.53 : 2,753.93 = 1,111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.53/2,753.93 = 1,111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.53x = 2,753.93 × 1,111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.53x = 3,060,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,469.95/1,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.66

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