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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.04, 2,992.61 and 534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.04, 2,992.61 and 534.19 is: 801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.04 : 2,992.61 = 534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.04/2,992.61 = 534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.04x = 2,992.61 × 534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.04x = 1,598,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,622.34/1,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.30

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