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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.24, 2,993.22 and 696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.24, 2,993.22 and 696.72 is: 1,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.24 : 2,993.22 = 696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.24/2,993.22 = 696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.24x = 2,993.22 × 696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.24x = 2,085,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,436.24/1,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.21

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