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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.67, 2,993.62 and 609.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.67, 2,993.62 and 609.05 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.67 : 2,993.62 = 609.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.67/2,993.62 = 609.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.67x = 2,993.62 × 609.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.67x = 1,823,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,264.26/1,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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