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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.06, 2,993.07 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.06, 2,993.07 and 762.48 is: 1,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.06 : 2,993.07 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.06/2,993.07 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.06x = 2,993.07 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.06x = 2,282,156.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,156.01/1,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.90

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