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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.77, 2,990.56 and 1,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.77, 2,990.56 and 1,007.04 is: 1,509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.77 : 2,990.56 = 1,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.77/2,990.56 = 1,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.77x = 2,990.56 × 1,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.77x = 3,011,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,613.54/1,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.75

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