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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.32, 2,991.24 and 533.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.32, 2,991.24 and 533.59 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.32 : 2,991.24 = 533.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.32/2,991.24 = 533.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.32x = 2,991.24 × 533.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.32x = 1,596,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,080.80/1,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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