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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.82, 2,994.24 and 900.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.82, 2,994.24 and 900.94 is: 1,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.82 : 2,994.24 = 900.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.82/2,994.24 = 900.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.82x = 2,994.24 × 900.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.82x = 2,697,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,630.59/1,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.64

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