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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.72, 2,997.55 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.72, 2,997.55 and 958.20 is: 1,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.72 : 2,997.55 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.72/2,997.55 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.72x = 2,997.55 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.72x = 2,872,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,252.41/1,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.33

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