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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.36, 2,989.93 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.36, 2,989.93 and 606.66 is: 909.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.36 : 2,989.93 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.36/2,989.93 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.36x = 2,989.93 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.36x = 1,813,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,882.01/1,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.96

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