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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.11, 2,991.27 and 607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.11, 2,991.27 and 607.49 is: 911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.11 : 2,991.27 = 607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.11/2,991.27 = 607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.11x = 2,991.27 × 607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.11x = 1,817,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,166.61/1,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.27

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