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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.66, 2,996.82 and 1,231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.66, 2,996.82 and 1,231.02 is: 1,848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.66 : 2,996.82 = 1,231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.66/2,996.82 = 1,231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.66x = 2,996.82 × 1,231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.66x = 3,689,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,145.36/1,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.58

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