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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.87, 2,988.26 and 1,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.87, 2,988.26 and 1,007.08 is: 1,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.87 : 2,988.26 = 1,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.87/2,988.26 = 1,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.87x = 2,988.26 × 1,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.87x = 3,009,408.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,408.15/1,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.57

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