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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.70, 2,993.68 and 1,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.70, 2,993.68 and 1,629.70 is: 2,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.70 : 2,993.68 = 1,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.70/2,993.68 = 1,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.70x = 2,993.68 × 1,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.70x = 4,878,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,800.30/1,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.66

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