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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.37, 2,758.92 and 1,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.37, 2,758.92 and 1,115.26 is: 1,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.37 : 2,758.92 = 1,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.37/2,758.92 = 1,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.37x = 2,758.92 × 1,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.37x = 3,076,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,913.12/1,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.94

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