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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.80, 2,991.54 and 1,020.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.80, 2,991.54 and 1,020.56 is: 1,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.80 : 2,991.54 = 1,020.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.80/2,991.54 = 1,020.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.80x = 2,991.54 × 1,020.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.80x = 3,053,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,046.06/1,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.74

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