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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.49, 2,999.82 and 959.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.49, 2,999.82 and 959.37 is: 1,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.49 : 2,999.82 = 959.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.49/2,999.82 = 959.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.49x = 2,999.82 × 959.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.49x = 2,877,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,937.31/1,998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.06

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