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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.97, 2,745.63 and 1,194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.97, 2,745.63 and 1,194.17 is: 1,646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.97 : 2,745.63 = 1,194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.97/2,745.63 = 1,194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.97x = 2,745.63 × 1,194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.97x = 3,278,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,735.25/1,990.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.81

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