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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.10, 2,757.50 and 1,113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.10, 2,757.50 and 1,113.90 is: 1,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.10 : 2,757.50 = 1,113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.10/2,757.50 = 1,113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.10x = 2,757.50 × 1,113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.10x = 3,071,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,579.25/1,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.25

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