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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.08, 2,514.40 and 994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.08, 2,514.40 and 994.08 is: 1,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.08 : 2,514.40 = 994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.08/2,514.40 = 994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.08x = 2,514.40 × 994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.08x = 2,499,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,514.75/1,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.79

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