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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.55, 2,996.72 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.55, 2,996.72 and 611.08 is: 916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.55 : 2,996.72 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.55/2,996.72 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.55x = 2,996.72 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.55x = 1,831,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,235.66/1,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.74

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