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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994, 2,990.16 and 839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994, 2,990.16 and 839.12 is: 1,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994 : 2,990.16 = 839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994/2,990.16 = 839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994x = 2,990.16 × 839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994x = 2,509,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,103.06/1,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.33

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