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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.04, 2,998.56 and 1,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.04, 2,998.56 and 1,131.56 is: 1,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.04 : 2,998.56 = 1,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.04/2,998.56 = 1,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.04x = 2,998.56 × 1,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.04x = 3,393,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,050.55/1,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.34

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