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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.06, 2,751.78 and 1,155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.06, 2,751.78 and 1,155.03 is: 1,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.06 : 2,751.78 = 1,155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.06/2,751.78 = 1,155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.06x = 2,751.78 × 1,155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.06x = 3,178,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,385.46/1,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.93

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