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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.88, 2,995.56 and 1,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.88, 2,995.56 and 1,230.24 is: 1,847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.88 : 2,995.56 = 1,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.88/2,995.56 = 1,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.88x = 2,995.56 × 1,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.88x = 3,685,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,257.73/1,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.36

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