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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.19, 2,990.17 and 884.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.19, 2,990.17 and 884.23 is: 1,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.19 : 2,990.17 = 884.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.19/2,990.17 = 884.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.19x = 2,990.17 × 884.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.19x = 2,643,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,998.02/1,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.19

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