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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.10, 2,998.56 and 700.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.10, 2,998.56 and 700.47 is: 1,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.10 : 2,998.56 = 700.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.10/2,998.56 = 700.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.10x = 2,998.56 × 700.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.10x = 2,100,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,397.82/1,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.67

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