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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.83, 2,999.62 and 613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.83, 2,999.62 and 613.04 is: 919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.83 : 2,999.62 = 613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.83/2,999.62 = 613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.83x = 2,999.62 × 613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.83x = 1,838,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,887.04/1,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.52

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