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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.26, 2,997.40 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.26, 2,997.40 and 537.56 is: 806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.26 : 2,997.40 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.26/2,997.40 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.26x = 2,997.40 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.26x = 1,611,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,282.34/1,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.34

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