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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.32, 2,997.84 and 957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.32, 2,997.84 and 957.44 is: 1,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.32 : 2,997.84 = 957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.32/2,997.84 = 957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.32x = 2,997.84 × 957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.32x = 2,870,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,251.93/1,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.33

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