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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.67, 2,756.83 and 1,113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.67, 2,756.83 and 1,113.54 is: 1,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.67 : 2,756.83 = 1,113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.67/2,756.83 = 1,113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.67x = 2,756.83 × 1,113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.67x = 3,069,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,840.48/1,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.71

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