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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.52, 2,993.64 and 1,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.52, 2,993.64 and 1,021.36 is: 1,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.52 : 2,993.64 = 1,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.52/2,993.64 = 1,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.52x = 2,993.64 × 1,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.52x = 3,057,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,584.15/1,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.22

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