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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.24, 2,754.66 and 1,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.24, 2,754.66 and 1,112.08 is: 1,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.24 : 2,754.66 = 1,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.24/2,754.66 = 1,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.24x = 2,754.66 × 1,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.24x = 3,063,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,402.29/1,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.59

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