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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.61, 2,992.03 and 608.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.61, 2,992.03 and 608.00 is: 912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.61 : 2,992.03 = 608.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.61/2,992.03 = 608.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.61x = 2,992.03 × 608.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.61x = 1,819,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,137.76/1,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.03

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