Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.85, 2,998 and 538.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,998.85, 2,998 and 538.09 is: 807.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,998.85 : 2,998 = 538.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,998.85/2,998 = 538.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,998.85x = 2,998 × 538.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,998.85x = 1,613,193.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,613,193.82/1,998.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807.06
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