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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.06, 2,994.07 and 899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.06, 2,994.07 and 899.65 is: 1,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.06 : 2,994.07 = 899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.06/2,994.07 = 899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.06x = 2,994.07 × 899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.06x = 2,693,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,615.08/1,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.47

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