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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.77, 2,993.52 and 696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.77, 2,993.52 and 696.24 is: 1,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.77 : 2,993.52 = 696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.77/2,993.52 = 696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.77x = 2,993.52 × 696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.77x = 2,084,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,207.06/1,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.84

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