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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.26, 2,991.39 and 695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.26, 2,991.39 and 695.38 is: 1,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.26 : 2,991.39 = 695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.26/2,991.39 = 695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.26x = 2,991.39 × 695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.26x = 2,080,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,152.78/1,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.07

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