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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.03, 2,989.94 and 954.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.03, 2,989.94 and 954.29 is: 1,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.03 : 2,989.94 = 954.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.03/2,989.94 = 954.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.03x = 2,989.94 × 954.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.03x = 2,853,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,279.70/1,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.91

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