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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.86, 2,995.08 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.86, 2,995.08 and 536.16 is: 804.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.86 : 2,995.08 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.86/2,995.08 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.86x = 2,995.08 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.86x = 1,605,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,842.09/1,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.18

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