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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.21, 2,994.80 and 610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.21, 2,994.80 and 610.22 is: 915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.21 : 2,994.80 = 610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.21/2,994.80 = 610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.21x = 2,994.80 × 610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.21x = 1,827,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,468.83/1,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.01

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