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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.90, 3,082.95 and 1,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.90, 3,082.95 and 1,996.14 is: 2,756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.90 : 3,082.95 = 1,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.90/3,082.95 = 1,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.90x = 3,082.95 × 1,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.90x = 6,153,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153,999.81/2,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.06

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