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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.30, 2,751.66 and 1,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.30, 2,751.66 and 1,498.13 is: 2,067.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.30 : 2,751.66 = 1,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.30/2,751.66 = 1,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.30x = 2,751.66 × 1,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.30x = 4,122,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,334.38/1,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.06

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