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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.04, 2,755.43 and 1,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.04, 2,755.43 and 1,429.32 is: 1,973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.04 : 2,755.43 = 1,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.04/2,755.43 = 1,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.04x = 2,755.43 × 1,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.04x = 3,938,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,391.21/1,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.10

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