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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.22, 2,995.83 and 610.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.22, 2,995.83 and 610.55 is: 915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.22 : 2,995.83 = 610.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.22/2,995.83 = 610.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.22x = 2,995.83 × 610.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.22x = 1,829,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,098.81/1,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.82

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