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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.49, 2,992.33 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.49, 2,992.33 and 609 is: 913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.49 : 2,992.33 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.49/2,992.33 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.49x = 2,992.33 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.49x = 1,822,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,328.97/1,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.22

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