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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.54, 2,759.37 and 1,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.54, 2,759.37 and 1,115.40 is: 1,539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.54 : 2,759.37 = 1,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.54/2,759.37 = 1,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.54x = 2,759.37 × 1,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.54x = 3,077,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,801.30/1,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.25

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