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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.80, 2,990.28 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.80, 2,990.28 and 607.08 is: 910.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.80 : 2,990.28 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.80/2,990.28 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.80x = 2,990.28 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.80x = 1,815,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,339.18/1,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.49

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