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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.87, 2,991.33 and 607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.87, 2,991.33 and 607.84 is: 911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.87 : 2,991.33 = 607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.87/2,991.33 = 607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.87x = 2,991.33 × 607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.87x = 1,818,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,242.55/1,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.46

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