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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.11, 2,758.41 and 1,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.11, 2,758.41 and 1,114.86 is: 1,538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.11 : 2,758.41 = 1,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.11/2,758.41 = 1,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.11x = 2,758.41 × 1,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.11x = 3,075,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,240.97/1,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.31

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