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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.55, 2,991.92 and 899.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.55, 2,991.92 and 899.69 is: 1,349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.55 : 2,991.92 = 899.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.55/2,991.92 = 899.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.55x = 2,991.92 × 899.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.55x = 2,691,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,781.05/1,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.57

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