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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.58, 2,759.36 and 1,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.58, 2,759.36 and 1,253.93 is: 1,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.58 : 2,759.36 = 1,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.58/2,759.36 = 1,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.58x = 2,759.36 × 1,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.58x = 3,460,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,024.22/1,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.38

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