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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.80, 2,994.30 and 901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.80, 2,994.30 and 901.50 is: 1,351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.80 : 2,994.30 = 901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.80/2,994.30 = 901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.80x = 2,994.30 × 901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.80x = 2,699,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,361.45/1,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.84

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