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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.19, 2,991.58 and 695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.19, 2,991.58 and 695.35 is: 1,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.19 : 2,991.58 = 695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.19/2,991.58 = 695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.19x = 2,991.58 × 695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.19x = 2,080,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,201.07/1,994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.13

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