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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.45, 2,754.98 and 1,157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.45, 2,754.98 and 1,157.09 is: 1,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.45 : 2,754.98 = 1,157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.45/2,754.98 = 1,157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.45x = 2,754.98 × 1,157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.45x = 3,187,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,744.59/1,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.71

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