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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.15, 2,755.52 and 1,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.15, 2,755.52 and 1,335.76 is: 1,841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.15 : 2,755.52 = 1,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.15/2,755.52 = 1,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.15x = 2,755.52 × 1,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.15x = 3,680,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,704.84/1,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.14

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