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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.73, 3,156.76 and 994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.73, 3,156.76 and 994.14 is: 1,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.73 : 3,156.76 = 994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.73/3,156.76 = 994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.73x = 3,156.76 × 994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.73x = 3,138,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,268.25/2,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.06

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