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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.81, 2,993.85 and 1,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.81, 2,993.85 and 1,021.19 is: 1,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.81 : 2,993.85 = 1,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.81/2,993.85 = 1,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.81x = 2,993.85 × 1,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.81x = 3,057,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,274.71/1,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.62

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