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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.73, 2,756.90 and 1,113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.73, 2,756.90 and 1,113.58 is: 1,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.73 : 2,756.90 = 1,113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.73/2,756.90 = 1,113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.73x = 2,756.90 × 1,113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.73x = 3,070,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,034.93/1,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.76

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