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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.38, 2,993.54 and 627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.38, 2,993.54 and 627.38 is: 941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.38 : 2,993.54 = 627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.38/2,993.54 = 627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.38x = 2,993.54 × 627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.38x = 1,878,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,073.73/1,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.21

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