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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.76, 2,998.28 and 959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.76, 2,998.28 and 959.72 is: 1,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.76 : 2,998.28 = 959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.76/2,998.28 = 959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.76x = 2,998.28 × 959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.76x = 2,877,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,489.49/1,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.92

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