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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.74, 2,997.81 and 957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.74, 2,997.81 and 957.08 is: 1,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.74 : 2,997.81 = 957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.74/2,997.81 = 957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.74x = 2,997.81 × 957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.74x = 2,869,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,151.49/1,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.48

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