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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.47, 2,990.22 and 606.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.47, 2,990.22 and 606.81 is: 910.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.47 : 2,990.22 = 606.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.47/2,990.22 = 606.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.47x = 2,990.22 × 606.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.47x = 1,814,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,495.40/1,993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.22

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