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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.52, 2,989.62 and 1,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.52, 2,989.62 and 1,301.70 is: 1,951.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.52 : 2,989.62 = 1,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.52/2,989.62 = 1,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.52x = 2,989.62 × 1,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.52x = 3,891,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,588.35/1,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.14

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