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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.62, 2,993.81 and 825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.62, 2,993.81 and 825.96 is: 1,238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.62 : 2,993.81 = 825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.62/2,993.81 = 825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.62x = 2,993.81 × 825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.62x = 2,472,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,763.18/1,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.47

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