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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.40, 2,993.10 and 825.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.40, 2,993.10 and 825.19 is: 1,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.40 : 2,993.10 = 825.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.40/2,993.10 = 825.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.40x = 2,993.10 × 825.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.40x = 2,469,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,876.19/1,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.79

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