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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.42, 2,954.32 and 994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.42, 2,954.32 and 994.90 is: 1,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.42 : 2,954.32 = 994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.42/2,954.32 = 994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.42x = 2,954.32 × 994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.42x = 2,939,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,252.97/1,969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.45

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