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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.88, 2,996.60 and 536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.88, 2,996.60 and 536.92 is: 805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.88 : 2,996.60 = 536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.88/2,996.60 = 536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.88x = 2,996.60 × 536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.88x = 1,608,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,934.47/1,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.32

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