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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.65, 2,753.80 and 1,209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.65, 2,753.80 and 1,209.94 is: 1,668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.65 : 2,753.80 = 1,209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.65/2,753.80 = 1,209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.65x = 2,753.80 × 1,209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.65x = 3,331,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,922.86/1,996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.76

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