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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.72, 2,758.08 and 1,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.72, 2,758.08 and 1,114.44 is: 1,537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.72 : 2,758.08 = 1,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.72/2,758.08 = 1,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.72x = 2,758.08 × 1,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.72x = 3,073,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,714.68/1,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.84

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