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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.56, 2,994.60 and 1,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.56, 2,994.60 and 1,263.90 is: 1,895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.56 : 2,994.60 = 1,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.56/2,994.60 = 1,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.56x = 2,994.60 × 1,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.56x = 3,784,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,874.94/1,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.70

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