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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.37, 2,998.60 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.37, 2,998.60 and 538.64 is: 807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.37 : 2,998.60 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.37/2,998.60 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.37x = 2,998.60 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.37x = 1,615,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,165.90/1,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.84

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