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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.70, 2,991.90 and 884.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.70, 2,991.90 and 884.46 is: 1,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.70 : 2,991.90 = 884.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.70/2,991.90 = 884.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.70x = 2,991.90 × 884.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.70x = 2,646,215.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,215.87/1,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.62

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