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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.42, 2,751.98 and 1,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.42, 2,751.98 and 1,110.21 is: 1,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.42 : 2,751.98 = 1,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.42/2,751.98 = 1,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.42x = 2,751.98 × 1,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.42x = 3,055,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,259.84/1,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.90

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