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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.76, 2,755.14 and 1,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.76, 2,755.14 and 1,251.02 is: 1,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.76 : 2,755.14 = 1,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.76/2,755.14 = 1,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.76x = 2,755.14 × 1,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.76x = 3,446,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,735.24/1,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.16

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