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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.53, 2,992.13 and 608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.53, 2,992.13 and 608.01 is: 912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.53 : 2,992.13 = 608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.53/2,992.13 = 608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.53x = 2,992.13 × 608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.53x = 1,819,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,244.96/1,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.12

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