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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.76, 2,752.42 and 1,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.76, 2,752.42 and 1,365.80 is: 1,884.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.76 : 2,752.42 = 1,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.76/2,752.42 = 1,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.76x = 2,752.42 × 1,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.76x = 3,759,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,255.24/1,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.57

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