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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.15, 2,994.45 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.15, 2,994.45 and 610.02 is: 914.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.15 : 2,994.45 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.15/2,994.45 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.15x = 2,994.45 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.15x = 1,826,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,674.39/1,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.64

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