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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.68, 3,137.24 and 999.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.68, 3,137.24 and 999.82 is: 1,497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.68 : 3,137.24 = 999.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.68/3,137.24 = 999.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.68x = 3,137.24 × 999.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.68x = 3,136,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,654.61/2,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.44

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