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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.92, 2,760.48 and 1,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.92, 2,760.48 and 1,301.40 is: 1,796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.92 : 2,760.48 = 1,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.92/2,760.48 = 1,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.92x = 2,760.48 × 1,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.92x = 3,592,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,488.67/1,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.32

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