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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.89, 2,990.94 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.89, 2,990.94 and 533.04 is: 799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.89 : 2,990.94 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.89/2,990.94 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.89x = 2,990.94 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.89x = 1,594,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,290.66/1,993.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.59

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