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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.64, 2,993.22 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.64, 2,993.22 and 534.88 is: 802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.64 : 2,993.22 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.64/2,993.22 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.64x = 2,993.22 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.64x = 1,601,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,013.51/1,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.26

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