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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.93, 2,751.17 and 1,366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.93, 2,751.17 and 1,366.37 is: 1,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.93 : 2,751.17 = 1,366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.93/2,751.17 = 1,366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.93x = 2,751.17 × 1,366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.93x = 3,759,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,105.88/1,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.33

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