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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.96, 2,995.44 and 901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.96, 2,995.44 and 901.12 is: 1,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.96 : 2,995.44 = 901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.96/2,995.44 = 901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.96x = 2,995.44 × 901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.96x = 2,699,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,250.89/1,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.68

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