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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.16, 2,991.25 and 953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.16, 2,991.25 and 953.92 is: 1,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.16 : 2,991.25 = 953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.16/2,991.25 = 953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.16x = 2,991.25 × 953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.16x = 2,853,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,408.43/1,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.88

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