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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.02, 2,993.28 and 762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.02, 2,993.28 and 762.78 is: 1,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.02 : 2,993.28 = 762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.02/2,993.28 = 762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.02x = 2,993.28 × 762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.02x = 2,283,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,214.12/1,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.88

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