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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.09, 2,990.90 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.09, 2,990.90 and 533.36 is: 799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.09 : 2,990.90 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.09/2,990.90 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.09x = 2,990.90 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.09x = 1,595,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,226.42/1,994.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.98

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