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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.60, 2,997.37 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.60, 2,997.37 and 958.08 is: 1,436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.60 : 2,997.37 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.60/2,997.37 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.60x = 2,997.37 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.60x = 2,871,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,720.25/1,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.15

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