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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.43, 2,994.64 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.43, 2,994.64 and 535.59 is: 803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.43 : 2,994.64 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.43/2,994.64 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.43x = 2,994.64 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.43x = 1,603,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,899.24/1,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.38

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