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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.94, 2,994.01 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.94, 2,994.01 and 609.32 is: 914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.94 : 2,994.01 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.94/2,994.01 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.94x = 2,994.01 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.94x = 1,824,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,319.56/1,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.01

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