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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.48, 2,994.84 and 609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.48, 2,994.84 and 609.86 is: 914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.48 : 2,994.84 = 609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.48/2,994.84 = 609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.48x = 2,994.84 × 609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.48x = 1,826,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,433.12/1,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.83

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