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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.97, 2,973.42 and 994.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.97, 2,973.42 and 994.77 is: 1,491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.97 : 2,973.42 = 994.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.97/2,973.42 = 994.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.97x = 2,973.42 × 994.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.97x = 2,957,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,869.01/1,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.64

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