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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.10, 2,992.28 and 899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.10, 2,992.28 and 899.26 is: 1,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.10 : 2,992.28 = 899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.10/2,992.28 = 899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.10x = 2,992.28 × 899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.10x = 2,690,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,825.74/1,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.72

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