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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.84, 2,754 and 1,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.84, 2,754 and 1,111.56 is: 1,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.84 : 2,754 = 1,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.84/2,754 = 1,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.84x = 2,754 × 1,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.84x = 3,061,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,236.24/1,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.81

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