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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.96, 2,996.96 and 902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.96, 2,996.96 and 902.12 is: 1,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.96 : 2,996.96 = 902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.96/2,996.96 = 902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.96x = 2,996.96 × 902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.96x = 2,703,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,617.56/1,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.19

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