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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.76, 2,999.79 and 613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.76, 2,999.79 and 613.22 is: 919.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.76 : 2,999.79 = 613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.76/2,999.79 = 613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.76x = 2,999.79 × 613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.76x = 1,839,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,516.22/1,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.87

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