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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.28, 2,989.93 and 606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.28, 2,989.93 and 606.78 is: 910.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.28 : 2,989.93 = 606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.28/2,989.93 = 606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.28x = 2,989.93 × 606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.28x = 1,814,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,222.58/1,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.17

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