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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.01, 2,989.88 and 954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.01, 2,989.88 and 954.26 is: 1,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.01 : 2,989.88 = 954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.01/2,989.88 = 954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.01x = 2,989.88 × 954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.01x = 2,853,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,117.80/1,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.85

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