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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.28, 2,991.90 and 1,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.28, 2,991.90 and 1,070.76 is: 1,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.28 : 2,991.90 = 1,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.28/2,991.90 = 1,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.28x = 2,991.90 × 1,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.28x = 3,203,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,606.84/1,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.40

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