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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.55, 2,752.95 and 1,208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.55, 2,752.95 and 1,208.44 is: 1,667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.55 : 2,752.95 = 1,208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.55/2,752.95 = 1,208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.55x = 2,752.95 × 1,208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.55x = 3,326,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,768.86/1,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.93

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