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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.70, 2,756.30 and 1,250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.70, 2,756.30 and 1,250.51 is: 1,726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.70 : 2,756.30 = 1,250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.70/2,756.30 = 1,250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.70x = 2,756.30 × 1,250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.70x = 3,446,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,760.68/1,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.23

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