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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.81, 2,996.77 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.81, 2,996.77 and 536.96 is: 805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.81 : 2,996.77 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.81/2,996.77 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.81x = 2,996.77 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.81x = 1,609,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,145.62/1,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.45

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