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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.66, 2,755.26 and 1,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.66, 2,755.26 and 1,112.41 is: 1,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.66 : 2,755.26 = 1,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.66/2,755.26 = 1,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.66x = 2,755.26 × 1,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.66x = 3,064,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,978.78/1,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.05

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