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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.14, 2,998.74 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.14, 2,998.74 and 538.44 is: 807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.14 : 2,998.74 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.14/2,998.74 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.14x = 2,998.74 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.14x = 1,614,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,641.57/1,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.67

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