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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.88, 2,759.82 and 1,115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.88, 2,759.82 and 1,115.63 is: 1,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.88 : 2,759.82 = 1,115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.88/2,759.82 = 1,115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.88x = 2,759.82 × 1,115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.88x = 3,078,924.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,924.19/1,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.56

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