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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.95, 2,993.93 and 956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.95, 2,993.93 and 956.10 is: 1,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.95 : 2,993.93 = 956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.95/2,993.93 = 956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.95x = 2,993.93 × 956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.95x = 2,862,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,491.69/1,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.43

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