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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.45, 2,755.19 and 1,112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.45, 2,755.19 and 1,112.25 is: 1,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.45 : 2,755.19 = 1,112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.45/2,755.19 = 1,112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.45x = 2,755.19 × 1,112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.45x = 3,064,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,460.08/1,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.95

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