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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.70, 2,993.49 and 1,008.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.70, 2,993.49 and 1,008.39 is: 1,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.70 : 2,993.49 = 1,008.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.70/2,993.49 = 1,008.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.70x = 2,993.49 × 1,008.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.70x = 3,018,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,605.38/1,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.31

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