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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.89, 2,990.77 and 957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.89, 2,990.77 and 957.62 is: 1,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.89 : 2,990.77 = 957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.89/2,990.77 = 957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.89x = 2,990.77 × 957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.89x = 2,864,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,021.17/1,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.24

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