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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.38, 2,998.68 and 701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.38, 2,998.68 and 701 is: 1,050.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.38 : 2,998.68 = 701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.38/2,998.68 = 701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.38x = 2,998.68 × 701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.38x = 2,102,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,074.68/2,000.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.84

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