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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.10, 2,992.86 and 696.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.10, 2,992.86 and 696.58 is: 1,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.10 : 2,992.86 = 696.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.10/2,992.86 = 696.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.10x = 2,992.86 × 696.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.10x = 2,084,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,766.42/1,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.94

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