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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.71, 2,993.67 and 609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.71, 2,993.67 and 609.26 is: 913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.71 : 2,993.67 = 609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.71/2,993.67 = 609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.71x = 2,993.67 × 609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.71x = 1,823,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,908.42/1,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.92

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