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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.13, 2,754.77 and 1,210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.13, 2,754.77 and 1,210.13 is: 1,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.13 : 2,754.77 = 1,210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.13/2,754.77 = 1,210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.13x = 2,754.77 × 1,210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.13x = 3,333,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,629.82/1,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.05

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