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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.90, 2,995.41 and 536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.90, 2,995.41 and 536.08 is: 804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.90 : 2,995.41 = 536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.90/2,995.41 = 536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.90x = 2,995.41 × 536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.90x = 1,605,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,779.39/1,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.14

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