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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.34, 2,997.66 and 903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.34, 2,997.66 and 903.32 is: 1,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.34 : 2,997.66 = 903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.34/2,997.66 = 903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.34x = 2,997.66 × 903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.34x = 2,707,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,846.23/1,998.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.05

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