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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.41, 2,756.49 and 1,113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.41, 2,756.49 and 1,113.19 is: 1,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.41 : 2,756.49 = 1,113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.41/2,756.49 = 1,113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.41x = 2,756.49 × 1,113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.41x = 3,068,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,497.10/1,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.24

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