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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.74, 2,752.92 and 1,110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.74, 2,752.92 and 1,110.74 is: 1,532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.74 : 2,752.92 = 1,110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.74/2,752.92 = 1,110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.74x = 2,752.92 × 1,110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.74x = 3,057,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,778.36/1,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.92

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