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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.60, 2,998.62 and 902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.60, 2,998.62 and 902.40 is: 1,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.60 : 2,998.62 = 902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.60/2,998.62 = 902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.60x = 2,998.62 × 902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.60x = 2,705,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,954.69/1,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.93

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