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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.67, 2,992.12 and 608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.67, 2,992.12 and 608.05 is: 912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.67 : 2,992.12 = 608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.67/2,992.12 = 608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.67x = 2,992.12 × 608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.67x = 1,819,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,358.57/1,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.11

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