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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.49, 2,756.68 and 1,113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.49, 2,756.68 and 1,113.33 is: 1,536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.49 : 2,756.68 = 1,113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.49/2,756.68 = 1,113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.49x = 2,756.68 × 1,113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.49x = 3,069,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,091.76/1,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.47

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