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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.54, 2,988.92 and 605.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.54, 2,988.92 and 605.93 is: 908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.54 : 2,988.92 = 605.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.54/2,988.92 = 605.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.54x = 2,988.92 × 605.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.54x = 1,811,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,062.87/1,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.92

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