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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.26, 2,999.61 and 700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.26, 2,999.61 and 700.92 is: 1,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.26 : 2,999.61 = 700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.26/2,999.61 = 700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.26x = 2,999.61 × 700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.26x = 2,102,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,486.64/1,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.63

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