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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.11, 2,998.70 and 700.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.11, 2,998.70 and 700.58 is: 1,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.11 : 2,998.70 = 700.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.11/2,998.70 = 700.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.11x = 2,998.70 × 700.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.11x = 2,100,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,810.75/1,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.87

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