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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.67, 2,995.27 and 1,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.67, 2,995.27 and 1,022.73 is: 1,532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.67 : 2,995.27 = 1,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.67/2,995.27 = 1,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.67x = 2,995.27 × 1,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.67x = 3,063,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,352.49/1,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.70

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