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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.56, 2,993.21 and 697.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.56, 2,993.21 and 697.94 is: 1,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.56 : 2,993.21 = 697.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.56/2,993.21 = 697.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.56x = 2,993.21 × 697.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.56x = 2,089,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,067.77/1,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.86

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