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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.58, 2,759.37 and 1,115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.58, 2,759.37 and 1,115.39 is: 1,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.58 : 2,759.37 = 1,115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.58/2,759.37 = 1,115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.58x = 2,759.37 × 1,115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.58x = 3,077,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,759.91/1,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.21

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