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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.93, 2,990.54 and 695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.93, 2,990.54 and 695.77 is: 1,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.93 : 2,990.54 = 695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.93/2,990.54 = 695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.93x = 2,990.54 × 695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.93x = 2,080,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,724.54/1,993.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.53

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