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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.21, 2,994.09 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.21, 2,994.09 and 535.48 is: 803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.21 : 2,994.09 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.21/2,994.09 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.21x = 2,994.09 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.21x = 1,603,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,275.31/1,996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.16

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