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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.46, 2,751.68 and 1,208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.46, 2,751.68 and 1,208.76 is: 1,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.46 : 2,751.68 = 1,208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.46/2,751.68 = 1,208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.46x = 2,751.68 × 1,208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.46x = 3,326,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,123.74/1,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.68

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