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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.87, 2,754.95 and 1,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.87, 2,754.95 and 1,334.16 is: 1,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.87 : 2,754.95 = 1,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.87/2,754.95 = 1,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.87x = 2,754.95 × 1,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.87x = 3,675,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,544.09/1,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.65

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