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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.33, 2,991.51 and 695.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.33, 2,991.51 and 695.81 is: 1,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.33 : 2,991.51 = 695.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.33/2,991.51 = 695.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.33x = 2,991.51 × 695.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.33x = 2,081,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,507.62/1,994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.72

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