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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.86, 2,992.87 and 900.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.86, 2,992.87 and 900.93 is: 1,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.86 : 2,992.87 = 900.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.86/2,992.87 = 900.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.86x = 2,992.87 × 900.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.86x = 2,696,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,373.65/1,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.30

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