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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.84, 2,993.28 and 1,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.84, 2,993.28 and 1,174.70 is: 1,762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.84 : 2,993.28 = 1,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.84/2,993.28 = 1,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.84x = 2,993.28 × 1,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.84x = 3,516,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,206.02/1,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.65

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