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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.27, 2,996.47 and 902.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.27, 2,996.47 and 902.53 is: 1,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.27 : 2,996.47 = 902.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.27/2,996.47 = 902.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.27x = 2,996.47 × 902.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.27x = 2,704,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,404.07/1,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.70

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