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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.83, 2,994.98 and 536.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.83, 2,994.98 and 536.00 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.83 : 2,994.98 = 536.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.83/2,994.98 = 536.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.83x = 2,994.98 × 536.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.83x = 1,605,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,291.63/1,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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