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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.14, 3,141.21 and 999.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.14, 3,141.21 and 999.27 is: 1,498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.14 : 3,141.21 = 999.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.14/3,141.21 = 999.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.14x = 3,141.21 × 999.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.14x = 3,138,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,916.92/2,094.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.91

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