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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.79, 2,996.15 and 827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.79, 2,996.15 and 827.69 is: 1,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.79 : 2,996.15 = 827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.79/2,996.15 = 827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.79x = 2,996.15 × 827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.79x = 2,479,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,864.27/1,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.93

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