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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.73, 2,759.65 and 1,115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.73, 2,759.65 and 1,115.55 is: 1,539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.73 : 2,759.65 = 1,115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.73/2,759.65 = 1,115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.73x = 2,759.65 × 1,115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.73x = 3,078,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,524.77/1,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.47

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