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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.68, 2,755.88 and 1,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.68, 2,755.88 and 1,210.56 is: 1,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.68 : 2,755.88 = 1,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.68/2,755.88 = 1,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.68x = 2,755.88 × 1,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.68x = 3,336,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,158.09/1,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.85

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