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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.99, 4,139.99 and 1,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.99, 4,139.99 and 1,117.69 is: 1,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.99 : 4,139.99 = 1,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.99/4,139.99 = 1,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.99x = 4,139.99 × 1,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.99x = 4,627,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,222.18/2,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.54

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