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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.04, 2,999.96 and 700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.04, 2,999.96 and 700.52 is: 1,051.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.04 : 2,999.96 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.04/2,999.96 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.04x = 2,999.96 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.04x = 2,101,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,531.98/1,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.27

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