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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996, 2,994.48 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996, 2,994.48 and 628 is: 942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996 : 2,994.48 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996/2,994.48 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996x = 2,994.48 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996x = 1,880,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,533.44/1,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.15

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