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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.92, 3,051.03 and 994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.92, 3,051.03 and 994.79 is: 1,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.92 : 3,051.03 = 994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.92/3,051.03 = 994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.92x = 3,051.03 × 994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.92x = 3,035,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,113.90/2,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.25

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