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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.47, 2,993.33 and 608.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.47, 2,993.33 and 608.91 is: 913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.47 : 2,993.33 = 608.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.47/2,993.33 = 608.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.47x = 2,993.33 × 608.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.47x = 1,822,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,668.57/1,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.40

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