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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.40, 2,993.46 and 609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.40, 2,993.46 and 609.35 is: 913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.40 : 2,993.46 = 609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.40/2,993.46 = 609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.40x = 2,993.46 × 609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.40x = 1,824,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,049.88/1,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.67

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