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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.45, 2,993.33 and 534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.45, 2,993.33 and 534.57 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.45 : 2,993.33 = 534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.45/2,993.33 = 534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.45x = 2,993.33 × 534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.45x = 1,600,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,144.42/1,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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