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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.20, 2,998.64 and 700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.20, 2,998.64 and 700.76 is: 1,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.20 : 2,998.64 = 700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.20/2,998.64 = 700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.20x = 2,998.64 × 700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.20x = 2,101,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,326.97/1,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.08

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