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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.65, 2,754.36 and 1,156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.65, 2,754.36 and 1,156.89 is: 1,596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.65 : 2,754.36 = 1,156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.65/2,754.36 = 1,156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.65x = 2,754.36 × 1,156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.65x = 3,186,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,491.54/1,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.72

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