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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.89, 2,755.74 and 1,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.89, 2,755.74 and 1,157.66 is: 1,597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.89 : 2,755.74 = 1,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.89/2,755.74 = 1,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.89x = 2,755.74 × 1,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.89x = 3,190,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,209.97/1,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.59

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