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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.26, 2,757.51 and 1,335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.26, 2,757.51 and 1,335.02 is: 1,842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.26 : 2,757.51 = 1,335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.26/2,757.51 = 1,335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.26x = 2,757.51 × 1,335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.26x = 3,681,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,331.00/1,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.27

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