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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.50, 2,994.90 and 535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.50, 2,994.90 and 535.62 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.50 : 2,994.90 = 535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.50/2,994.90 = 535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.50x = 2,994.90 × 535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.50x = 1,604,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,128.34/1,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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