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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.43, 2,756.13 and 1,113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.43, 2,756.13 and 1,113.21 is: 1,536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.43 : 2,756.13 = 1,113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.43/2,756.13 = 1,113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.43x = 2,756.13 × 1,113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.43x = 3,068,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,151.48/1,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.05

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