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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.68, 2,998 and 955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.68, 2,998 and 955.52 is: 1,433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.68 : 2,998 = 955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.68/2,998 = 955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.68x = 2,998 × 955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.68x = 2,864,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,648.96/1,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.27

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