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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.67, 2,755.52 and 1,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.67, 2,755.52 and 1,112.49 is: 1,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.67 : 2,755.52 = 1,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.67/2,755.52 = 1,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.67x = 2,755.52 × 1,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.67x = 3,065,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,488.44/1,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.30

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