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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.63, 2,753.22 and 1,209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.63, 2,753.22 and 1,209.39 is: 1,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.63 : 2,753.22 = 1,209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.63/2,753.22 = 1,209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.63x = 2,753.22 × 1,209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.63x = 3,329,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,716.74/1,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.50

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