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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.63, 2,998.98 and 538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.63, 2,998.98 and 538.89 is: 808.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.63 : 2,998.98 = 538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.63/2,998.98 = 538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.63x = 2,998.98 × 538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.63x = 1,616,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,117.64/1,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.21

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