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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.18, 2,991.46 and 533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.18, 2,991.46 and 533.42 is: 800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.18 : 2,991.46 = 533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.18/2,991.46 = 533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.18x = 2,991.46 × 533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.18x = 1,595,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,704.59/1,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.18

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