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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.61, 2,759.51 and 1,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.61, 2,759.51 and 1,115.50 is: 1,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.61 : 2,759.51 = 1,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.61/2,759.51 = 1,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.61x = 2,759.51 × 1,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.61x = 3,078,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,227.83/1,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.41

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