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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.44, 2,994.78 and 609.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.44, 2,994.78 and 609.87 is: 914.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.44 : 2,994.78 = 609.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.44/2,994.78 = 609.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.44x = 2,994.78 × 609.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.44x = 1,826,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,426.48/1,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.84

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