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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.44, 2,992.20 and 696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.44, 2,992.20 and 696.02 is: 1,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.44 : 2,992.20 = 696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.44/2,992.20 = 696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.44x = 2,992.20 × 696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.44x = 2,082,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,631.04/1,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.22

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