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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.96, 2,989.88 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.96, 2,989.88 and 606.32 is: 909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.96 : 2,989.88 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.96/2,989.88 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.96x = 2,989.88 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.96x = 1,812,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,824.04/1,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.61

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