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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.34, 2,752.80 and 1,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.34, 2,752.80 and 1,209.10 is: 1,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.34 : 2,752.80 = 1,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.34/2,752.80 = 1,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.34x = 2,752.80 × 1,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.34x = 3,328,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,410.48/1,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.09

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