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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.04, 2,402.87 and 994.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.04, 2,402.87 and 994.83 is: 1,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.04 : 2,402.87 = 994.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.04/2,402.87 = 994.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.04x = 2,402.87 × 994.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.04x = 2,390,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,447.16/1,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.00

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