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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.76, 2,994.72 and 969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.76, 2,994.72 and 969.76 is: 1,455.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.76 : 2,994.72 = 969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.76/2,994.72 = 969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.76x = 2,994.72 × 969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.76x = 2,904,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,159.67/1,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.16

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