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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.75, 2,995.43 and 1,217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.75, 2,995.43 and 1,217.33 is: 1,826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.75 : 2,995.43 = 1,217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.75/2,995.43 = 1,217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.75x = 2,995.43 × 1,217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.75x = 3,646,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,429.85/1,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.18

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