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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.58, 2,996.37 and 699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.58, 2,996.37 and 699.42 is: 1,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.58 : 2,996.37 = 699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.58/2,996.37 = 699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.58x = 2,996.37 × 699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.58x = 2,095,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,721.11/1,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.13

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