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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.04, 2,995.69 and 610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.04, 2,995.69 and 610.47 is: 915.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.04 : 2,995.69 = 610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.04/2,995.69 = 610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.04x = 2,995.69 × 610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.04x = 1,828,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,778.87/1,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.74

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