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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.01, 2,999.24 and 700.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.01, 2,999.24 and 700.67 is: 1,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.01 : 2,999.24 = 700.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.01/2,999.24 = 700.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.01x = 2,999.24 × 700.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.01x = 2,101,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,477.49/1,999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.26

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