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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.17, 2,993.15 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.17, 2,993.15 and 697.55 is: 1,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.17 : 2,993.15 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.17/2,993.15 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.17x = 2,993.15 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.17x = 2,087,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,858.56/1,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.46

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