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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.44, 2,241.84 and 995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.44, 2,241.84 and 995.44 is: 1,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.44 : 2,241.84 = 995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.44/2,241.84 = 995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.44x = 2,241.84 × 995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.44x = 2,231,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,617.21/1,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.93

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