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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.69, 2,990.68 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.69, 2,990.68 and 607.14 is: 910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.69 : 2,990.68 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.69/2,990.68 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.69x = 2,990.68 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.69x = 1,815,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,758.42/1,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.75

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