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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.45, 2,995.93 and 536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.45, 2,995.93 and 536.72 is: 805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.45 : 2,995.93 = 536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.45/2,995.93 = 536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.45x = 2,995.93 × 536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.45x = 1,607,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,958.22/1,997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.01

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