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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.12, 2,992.26 and 899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.12, 2,992.26 and 899.54 is: 1,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.12 : 2,992.26 = 899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.12/2,992.26 = 899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.12x = 2,992.26 × 899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.12x = 2,691,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,657.56/1,994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.80

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