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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.98, 2,989.17 and 694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.98, 2,989.17 and 694.36 is: 1,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.98 : 2,989.17 = 694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.98/2,989.17 = 694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.98x = 2,989.17 × 694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.98x = 2,075,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,560.08/1,991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.96

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