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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.08, 2,988.38 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.08, 2,988.38 and 605.44 is: 908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.08 : 2,988.38 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.08/2,988.38 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.08x = 2,988.38 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.08x = 1,809,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,284.79/1,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.24

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