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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.93, 2,997.73 and 700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.93, 2,997.73 and 700.09 is: 1,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.93 : 2,997.73 = 700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.93/2,997.73 = 700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.93x = 2,997.73 × 700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.93x = 2,098,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,680.80/1,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.90

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