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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.77, 2,993.78 and 885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.77, 2,993.78 and 885.58 is: 1,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.77 : 2,993.78 = 885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.77/2,993.78 = 885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.77x = 2,993.78 × 885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.77x = 2,651,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,238.28/1,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.76

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