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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.24, 2,998.80 and 700.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.24, 2,998.80 and 700.66 is: 1,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.24 : 2,998.80 = 700.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.24/2,998.80 = 700.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.24x = 2,998.80 × 700.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.24x = 2,101,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,139.21/1,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.97

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