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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.41, 3,829.66 and 994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.41, 3,829.66 and 994.22 is: 1,490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.41 : 3,829.66 = 994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.41/3,829.66 = 994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.41x = 3,829.66 × 994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.41x = 3,807,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,502.93/2,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.56

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