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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.39, 2,993.19 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.39, 2,993.19 and 534.54 is: 801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.39 : 2,993.19 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.39/2,993.19 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.39x = 2,993.19 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.39x = 1,599,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,979.78/1,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.84

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