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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.90, 2,996.70 and 827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.90, 2,996.70 and 827.18 is: 1,240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.90 : 2,996.70 = 827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.90/2,996.70 = 827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.90x = 2,996.70 × 827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.90x = 2,478,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,803.46/1,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.71

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