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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.95, 3,051.81 and 994.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.95, 3,051.81 and 994.53 is: 1,490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.95 : 3,051.81 = 994.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.95/3,051.81 = 994.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.95x = 3,051.81 × 994.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.95x = 3,035,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,116.60/2,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.76

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