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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.47, 2,757.90 and 1,114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.47, 2,757.90 and 1,114.33 is: 1,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.47 : 2,757.90 = 1,114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.47/2,757.90 = 1,114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.47x = 2,757.90 × 1,114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.47x = 3,073,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,195.26/1,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.78

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