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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.76, 2,795.88 and 996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.76, 2,795.88 and 996.68 is: 1,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.76 : 2,795.88 = 996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.76/2,795.88 = 996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.76x = 2,795.88 × 996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.76x = 2,786,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,597.68/1,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.75

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