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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.66, 2,999.46 and 903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.66, 2,999.46 and 903.26 is: 1,354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.66 : 2,999.46 = 903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.66/2,999.46 = 903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.66x = 2,999.46 × 903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.66x = 2,709,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,273.86/1,999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.87

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