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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.72, 2,752.74 and 1,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.72, 2,752.74 and 1,167.24 is: 1,610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.72 : 2,752.74 = 1,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.72/2,752.74 = 1,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.72x = 2,752.74 × 1,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.72x = 3,213,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,108.24/1,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.00

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