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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.54, 3,054.68 and 994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.54, 3,054.68 and 994.67 is: 1,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.54 : 3,054.68 = 994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.54/3,054.68 = 994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.54x = 3,054.68 × 994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.54x = 3,038,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,378.31/2,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.67

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