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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.21, 2,995.47 and 536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.21, 2,995.47 and 536.24 is: 804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.21 : 2,995.47 = 536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.21/2,995.47 = 536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.21x = 2,995.47 × 536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.21x = 1,606,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,298.32/1,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.27

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