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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.81, 2,989.22 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.81, 2,989.22 and 606.16 is: 909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.81 : 2,989.22 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.81/2,989.22 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.81x = 2,989.22 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.81x = 1,811,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,945.60/1,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.24

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