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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.72, 2,989.08 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.72, 2,989.08 and 606.12 is: 909.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.72 : 2,989.08 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.72/2,989.08 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.72x = 2,989.08 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.72x = 1,811,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,741.17/1,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.18

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