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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.32, 2,996.36 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.32, 2,996.36 and 610.50 is: 915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.32 : 2,996.36 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.32/2,996.36 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.32x = 2,996.36 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.32x = 1,829,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,277.78/1,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.87

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