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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.16, 2,993.58 and 955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.16, 2,993.58 and 955.58 is: 1,433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.16 : 2,993.58 = 955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.16/2,993.58 = 955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.16x = 2,993.58 × 955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.16x = 2,860,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,605.18/1,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.05

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