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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.41, 2,757.65 and 1,114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.41, 2,757.65 and 1,114.09 is: 1,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.41 : 2,757.65 = 1,114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.41/2,757.65 = 1,114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.41x = 2,757.65 × 1,114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.41x = 3,072,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,257.82/1,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.35

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