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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.26, 2,993.16 and 696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.26, 2,993.16 and 696.56 is: 1,044.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.26 : 2,993.16 = 696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.26/2,993.16 = 696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.26x = 2,993.16 × 696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.26x = 2,084,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,915.53/1,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.93

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