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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.56, 2,990.24 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.56, 2,990.24 and 606.87 is: 910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.56 : 2,990.24 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.56/2,990.24 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.56x = 2,990.24 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.56x = 1,814,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,679.49/1,993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.27

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