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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.73, 2,752.76 and 1,155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.73, 2,752.76 and 1,155.47 is: 1,594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.73 : 2,752.76 = 1,155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.73/2,752.76 = 1,155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.73x = 2,752.76 × 1,155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.73x = 3,180,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,740.70/1,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.57

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