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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.11, 2,993.03 and 899.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.11, 2,993.03 and 899.99 is: 1,350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.11 : 2,993.03 = 899.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.11/2,993.03 = 899.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.11x = 2,993.03 × 899.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.11x = 2,693,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,692.57/1,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.15

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