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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.06, 2,996.37 and 700.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.06, 2,996.37 and 700.62 is: 1,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.06 : 2,996.37 = 700.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.06/2,996.37 = 700.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.06x = 2,996.37 × 700.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.06x = 2,099,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,316.75/1,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.68

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