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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.47, 2,752.68 and 1,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.47, 2,752.68 and 1,404.64 is: 1,938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.47 : 2,752.68 = 1,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.47/2,752.68 = 1,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.47x = 2,752.68 × 1,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.47x = 3,866,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,524.44/1,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.62

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