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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.18, 2,996.93 and 902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.18, 2,996.93 and 902.28 is: 1,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.18 : 2,996.93 = 902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.18/2,996.93 = 902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.18x = 2,996.93 × 902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.18x = 2,704,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,076.73/1,998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.27

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