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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.08, 2,998.62 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.08, 2,998.62 and 538.24 is: 807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.08 : 2,998.62 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.08/2,998.62 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.08x = 2,998.62 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.08x = 1,613,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,966.31/1,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.35

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