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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.97, 2,998.36 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.97, 2,998.36 and 699.45 is: 1,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.97 : 2,998.36 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.97/2,998.36 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.97x = 2,998.36 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.97x = 2,097,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,202.90/1,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.67

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