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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.52, 2,992.56 and 840.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.52, 2,992.56 and 840.36 is: 1,260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.52 : 2,992.56 = 840.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.52/2,992.56 = 840.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.52x = 2,992.56 × 840.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.52x = 2,514,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,827.72/1,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.87

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