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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.94, 2,995.01 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.94, 2,995.01 and 535.75 is: 803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.94 : 2,995.01 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.94/2,995.01 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.94x = 2,995.01 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.94x = 1,604,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,576.61/1,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.52

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