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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.17, 2,758.84 and 1,114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.17, 2,758.84 and 1,114.95 is: 1,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.17 : 2,758.84 = 1,114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.17/2,758.84 = 1,114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.17x = 2,758.84 × 1,114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.17x = 3,075,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,968.66/1,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.62

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