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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.80, 2,956.86 and 998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.80, 2,956.86 and 998.44 is: 1,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.80 : 2,956.86 = 998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.80/2,956.86 = 998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.80x = 2,956.86 × 998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.80x = 2,952,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,247.30/1,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.72

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