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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.01, 2,751.53 and 1,154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.01, 2,751.53 and 1,154.85 is: 1,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.01 : 2,751.53 = 1,154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.01/2,751.53 = 1,154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.01x = 2,751.53 × 1,154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.01x = 3,177,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,604.42/1,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.57

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