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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.61, 2,993.04 and 956.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.61, 2,993.04 and 956.09 is: 1,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.61 : 2,993.04 = 956.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.61/2,993.04 = 956.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.61x = 2,993.04 × 956.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.61x = 2,861,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,600.65/1,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.23

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