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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.40, 3,050.58 and 994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.40, 3,050.58 and 994.48 is: 1,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.40 : 3,050.58 = 994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.40/3,050.58 = 994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.40x = 3,050.58 × 994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.40x = 3,033,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,740.80/2,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.22

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