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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.22, 2,992.75 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.22, 2,992.75 and 534.38 is: 801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.22 : 2,992.75 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.22/2,992.75 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.22x = 2,992.75 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.22x = 1,599,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,249.45/1,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.54

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