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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.92, 3,243.69 and 994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.92, 3,243.69 and 994.76 is: 1,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.92 : 3,243.69 = 994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.92/3,243.69 = 994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.92x = 3,243.69 × 994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.92x = 3,226,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,693.06/2,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.13

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