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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.57, 2,993.37 and 697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.57, 2,993.37 and 697.04 is: 1,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.57 : 2,993.37 = 697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.57/2,993.37 = 697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.57x = 2,993.37 × 697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.57x = 2,086,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,498.62/1,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.57

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