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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.30, 2,993.38 and 608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.30, 2,993.38 and 608.60 is: 913.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.30 : 2,993.38 = 608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.30/2,993.38 = 608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.30x = 2,993.38 × 608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.30x = 1,821,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,771.07/1,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.03

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