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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.93, 2,992.16 and 534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.93, 2,992.16 and 534.19 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.93 : 2,992.16 = 534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.93/2,992.16 = 534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.93x = 2,992.16 × 534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.93x = 1,598,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,381.95/1,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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