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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.88, 2,990.49 and 533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.88, 2,990.49 and 533.06 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.88 : 2,990.49 = 533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.88/2,990.49 = 533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.88x = 2,990.49 × 533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.88x = 1,594,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,110.60/1,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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