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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.11, 2,988.75 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.11, 2,988.75 and 606.16 is: 908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.11 : 2,988.75 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.11/2,988.75 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.11x = 2,988.75 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.11x = 1,811,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,659.18/1,993.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.96

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