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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.61, 2,998.28 and 903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.61, 2,998.28 and 903.49 is: 1,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.61 : 2,998.28 = 903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.61/2,998.28 = 903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.61x = 2,998.28 × 903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.61x = 2,708,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,916.00/1,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.40

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