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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.01, 2,991.15 and 533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.01, 2,991.15 and 533.13 is: 799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.01 : 2,991.15 = 533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.01/2,991.15 = 533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.01x = 2,991.15 × 533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.01x = 1,594,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,671.80/1,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.73

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