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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.88, 2,995.36 and 900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.88, 2,995.36 and 900.50 is: 1,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.88 : 2,995.36 = 900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.88/2,995.36 = 900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.88x = 2,995.36 × 900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.88x = 2,697,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,304.45/1,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.76

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