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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.94, 2,999.66 and 613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.94, 2,999.66 and 613.22 is: 919.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.94 : 2,999.66 = 613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.94/2,999.66 = 613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.94x = 2,999.66 × 613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.94x = 1,839,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,451.51/1,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.75

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