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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.56, 2,758.14 and 1,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.56, 2,758.14 and 1,301.88 is: 1,795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.56 : 2,758.14 = 1,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.56/2,758.14 = 1,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.56x = 2,758.14 × 1,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.56x = 3,590,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,767.30/1,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.78

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