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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.98, 2,758.56 and 1,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.98, 2,758.56 and 1,114.76 is: 1,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.98 : 2,758.56 = 1,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.98/2,758.56 = 1,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.98x = 2,758.56 × 1,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.98x = 3,075,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,132.35/1,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.35

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