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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.37, 2,994.87 and 610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.37, 2,994.87 and 610.29 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.37 : 2,994.87 = 610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.37/2,994.87 = 610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.37x = 2,994.87 × 610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.37x = 1,827,739.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,739.21/1,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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