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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.77, 2,997.95 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.77, 2,997.95 and 538.07 is: 807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.77 : 2,997.95 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.77/2,997.95 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.77x = 2,997.95 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.77x = 1,613,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,089.28/1,998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.04

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