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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.78, 2,754.16 and 1,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.78, 2,754.16 and 1,111.53 is: 1,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.78 : 2,754.16 = 1,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.78/2,754.16 = 1,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.78x = 2,754.16 × 1,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.78x = 3,061,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,328.69/1,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.90

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