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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.94, 2,998.17 and 1,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.94, 2,998.17 and 1,121.72 is: 1,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.94 : 2,998.17 = 1,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.94/2,998.17 = 1,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.94x = 2,998.17 × 1,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.94x = 3,363,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,092.26/1,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.60

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