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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.62, 2,990.58 and 532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.62, 2,990.58 and 532.74 is: 799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.62 : 2,990.58 = 532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.62/2,990.58 = 532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.62x = 2,990.58 × 532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.62x = 1,593,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,201.59/1,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.15

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