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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.62, 2,760.57 and 1,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.62, 2,760.57 and 1,301.22 is: 1,796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.62 : 2,760.57 = 1,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.62/2,760.57 = 1,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.62x = 2,760.57 × 1,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.62x = 3,592,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,108.90/1,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.40

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