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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.76, 2,998.86 and 700.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.76, 2,998.86 and 700.42 is: 1,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.76 : 2,998.86 = 700.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.76/2,998.86 = 700.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.76x = 2,998.86 × 700.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.76x = 2,100,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,461.52/1,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.88

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