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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.94, 2,993.51 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.94, 2,993.51 and 534.75 is: 802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.94 : 2,993.51 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.94/2,993.51 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.94x = 2,993.51 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.94x = 1,600,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,783.41/1,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.02

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