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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.09, 2,992.97 and 696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.09, 2,992.97 and 696.25 is: 1,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.09 : 2,992.97 = 696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.09/2,992.97 = 696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.09x = 2,992.97 × 696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.09x = 2,083,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,855.36/1,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.49

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