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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.89, 2,990.79 and 1,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.89, 2,990.79 and 1,263.24 is: 1,892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.89 : 2,990.79 = 1,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.89/2,990.79 = 1,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.89x = 2,990.79 × 1,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.89x = 3,778,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,085.56/1,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.94

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