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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.80, 2,756.85 and 1,113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.80, 2,756.85 and 1,113.68 is: 1,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.80 : 2,756.85 = 1,113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.80/2,756.85 = 1,113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.80x = 2,756.85 × 1,113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.80x = 3,070,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,248.71/1,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.82

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