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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.32, 2,993.30 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.32, 2,993.30 and 679.14 is: 1,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.32 : 2,993.30 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.32/2,993.30 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.32x = 2,993.30 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.32x = 2,032,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,866.37/1,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.82

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