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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.76, 2,753.22 and 1,208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.76, 2,753.22 and 1,208.64 is: 1,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.76 : 2,753.22 = 1,208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.76/2,753.22 = 1,208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.76x = 2,753.22 × 1,208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.76x = 3,327,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,651.82/1,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.20

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