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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.99, 2,894.98 and 697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.99, 2,894.98 and 697.40 is: 1,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.99 : 2,894.98 = 697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.99/2,894.98 = 697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.99x = 2,894.98 × 697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.99x = 2,018,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,955.00/1,929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.10

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