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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.62, 2,994.54 and 827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.62, 2,994.54 and 827.18 is: 1,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.62 : 2,994.54 = 827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.62/2,994.54 = 827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.62x = 2,994.54 × 827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.62x = 2,477,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,023.60/1,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.61

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