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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.66, 2,756.36 and 1,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.66, 2,756.36 and 1,113.28 is: 1,536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.66 : 2,756.36 = 1,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.66/2,756.36 = 1,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.66x = 2,756.36 × 1,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.66x = 3,068,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,596.35/1,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.09

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