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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.84, 2,996.12 and 764.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.84, 2,996.12 and 764.62 is: 1,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.84 : 2,996.12 = 764.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.84/2,996.12 = 764.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.84x = 2,996.12 × 764.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.84x = 2,290,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,893.27/1,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.26

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