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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.63, 2,996.04 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.63, 2,996.04 and 536.44 is: 804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.63 : 2,996.04 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.63/2,996.04 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.63x = 2,996.04 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.63x = 1,607,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,195.70/1,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.55

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