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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.70, 2,754.15 and 1,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.70, 2,754.15 and 1,111.50 is: 1,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.70 : 2,754.15 = 1,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.70/2,754.15 = 1,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.70x = 2,754.15 × 1,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.70x = 3,061,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,237.73/1,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.92

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