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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.02, 2,997.81 and 844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.02, 2,997.81 and 844.86 is: 1,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.02 : 2,997.81 = 844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.02/2,997.81 = 844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.02x = 2,997.81 × 844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.02x = 2,532,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,729.76/1,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.99

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