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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.27, 2,990.93 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.27, 2,990.93 and 954.06 is: 1,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.27 : 2,990.93 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.27/2,990.93 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.27x = 2,990.93 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.27x = 2,853,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,526.68/1,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.15

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