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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.24, 2,993.88 and 970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.24, 2,993.88 and 970 is: 1,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.24 : 2,993.88 = 970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.24/2,993.88 = 970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.24x = 2,993.88 × 970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.24x = 2,904,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,063.60/1,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.77

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