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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.59, 2,990.15 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.59, 2,990.15 and 532.86 is: 799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.59 : 2,990.15 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.59/2,990.15 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.59x = 2,990.15 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.59x = 1,593,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,316.38/1,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.22

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