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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.16, 2,993.55 and 1,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.16, 2,993.55 and 1,008.59 is: 1,512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.16 : 2,993.55 = 1,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.16/2,993.55 = 1,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.16x = 2,993.55 × 1,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.16x = 3,019,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,249.63/1,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.53

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