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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.92, 2,755.26 and 1,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.92, 2,755.26 and 1,168.92 is: 1,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.92 : 2,755.26 = 1,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.92/2,755.26 = 1,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.92x = 2,755.26 × 1,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.92x = 3,220,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,678.52/1,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.82

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