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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.27, 2,758.01 and 1,336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.27, 2,758.01 and 1,336.29 is: 1,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.27 : 2,758.01 = 1,336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.27/2,758.01 = 1,336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.27x = 2,758.01 × 1,336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.27x = 3,685,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,501.18/1,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.42

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