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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.95, 2,752.97 and 1,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.95, 2,752.97 and 1,155.52 is: 1,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.95 : 2,752.97 = 1,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.95/2,752.97 = 1,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.95x = 2,752.97 × 1,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.95x = 3,181,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,111.89/1,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.58

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