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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.34, 2,993.46 and 608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.34, 2,993.46 and 608.80 is: 913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.34 : 2,993.46 = 608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.34/2,993.46 = 608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.34x = 2,993.46 × 608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.34x = 1,822,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,418.45/1,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.34

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