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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.46, 2,992.18 and 608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.46, 2,992.18 and 608.46 is: 912.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.46 : 2,992.18 = 608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.46/2,992.18 = 608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.46x = 2,992.18 × 608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.46x = 1,820,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,621.84/1,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.38

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