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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.12, 2,719.76 and 994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.12, 2,719.76 and 994 is: 1,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.12 : 2,719.76 = 994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.12/2,719.76 = 994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.12x = 2,719.76 × 994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.12x = 2,703,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,441.44/1,814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.22

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