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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.82, 2,995.22 and 535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.82, 2,995.22 and 535.85 is: 803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.82 : 2,995.22 = 535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.82/2,995.22 = 535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.82x = 2,995.22 × 535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.82x = 1,604,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,986.23/1,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.77

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