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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.84, 2,759.76 and 1,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.84, 2,759.76 and 1,115.62 is: 1,539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.84 : 2,759.76 = 1,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.84/2,759.76 = 1,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.84x = 2,759.76 × 1,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.84x = 3,078,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,843.45/1,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.54

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