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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.49, 2,992.22 and 840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.49, 2,992.22 and 840.33 is: 1,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.49 : 2,992.22 = 840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.49/2,992.22 = 840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.49x = 2,992.22 × 840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.49x = 2,514,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,452.23/1,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.70

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