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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.74, 2,757.24 and 1,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.74, 2,757.24 and 1,251.98 is: 1,728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.74 : 2,757.24 = 1,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.74/2,757.24 = 1,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.74x = 2,757.24 × 1,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.74x = 3,451,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,995.55/1,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.82

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