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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.87, 2,755.83 and 1,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.87, 2,755.83 and 1,157.80 is: 1,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.87 : 2,755.83 = 1,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.87/2,755.83 = 1,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.87x = 2,755.83 × 1,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.87x = 3,190,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,699.97/1,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.85

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