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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.82, 2,991.88 and 607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.82, 2,991.88 and 607.82 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.82 : 2,991.88 = 607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.82/2,991.88 = 607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.82x = 2,991.88 × 607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.82x = 1,818,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,524.50/1,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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