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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.16, 2,993.34 and 1,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.16, 2,993.34 and 1,021.94 is: 1,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.16 : 2,993.34 = 1,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.16/2,993.34 = 1,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.16x = 2,993.34 × 1,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.16x = 3,059,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,013.88/1,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.22

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