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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.97, 2,757.22 and 1,113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.97, 2,757.22 and 1,113.86 is: 1,537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.97 : 2,757.22 = 1,113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.97/2,757.22 = 1,113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.97x = 2,757.22 × 1,113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.97x = 3,071,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,157.07/1,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.14

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