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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.06, 2,093.61 and 994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.06, 2,093.61 and 994.10 is: 1,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.06 : 2,093.61 = 994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.06/2,093.61 = 994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.06x = 2,093.61 × 994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.06x = 2,081,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,257.70/1,517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.90

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