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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.71, 2,998.54 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.71, 2,998.54 and 612.72 is: 918.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.71 : 2,998.54 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.71/2,998.54 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.71x = 2,998.54 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.71x = 1,837,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,265.43/1,999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.77

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