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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.38, 2,994.35 and 535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.38, 2,994.35 and 535.42 is: 803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.38 : 2,994.35 = 535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.38/2,994.35 = 535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.38x = 2,994.35 × 535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.38x = 1,603,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,241.02/1,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.07

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