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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.35, 2,754.30 and 1,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.35, 2,754.30 and 1,250.05 is: 1,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.35 : 2,754.30 = 1,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.35/2,754.30 = 1,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.35x = 2,754.30 × 1,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.35x = 3,443,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,012.72/1,994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.38

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