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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.21, 2,752.72 and 1,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.21, 2,752.72 and 1,332.50 is: 1,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.21 : 2,752.72 = 1,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.21/2,752.72 = 1,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.21x = 2,752.72 × 1,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.21x = 3,667,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,982.31/1,995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.39

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