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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.12, 2,996.66 and 611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.12, 2,996.66 and 611.10 is: 916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.12 : 2,996.66 = 611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.12/2,996.66 = 611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.12x = 2,996.66 × 611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.12x = 1,831,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,255.87/1,998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.49

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