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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.42, 2,759.26 and 1,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.42, 2,759.26 and 1,115.20 is: 1,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.42 : 2,759.26 = 1,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.42/2,759.26 = 1,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.42x = 2,759.26 × 1,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.42x = 3,077,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,126.75/1,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.01

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