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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.56, 2,991.04 and 994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.56, 2,991.04 and 994.40 is: 1,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.56 : 2,991.04 = 994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.56/2,991.04 = 994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.56x = 2,991.04 × 994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.56x = 2,974,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,290.18/1,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.45

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