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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.52, 2,993.24 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.52, 2,993.24 and 627.52 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.52 : 2,993.24 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.52/2,993.24 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.52x = 2,993.24 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.52x = 1,878,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,317.96/1,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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