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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.77, 2,993.67 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.77, 2,993.67 and 697.23 is: 1,045.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.77 : 2,993.67 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.77/2,993.67 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.77x = 2,993.67 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.77x = 2,087,276.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,276.53/1,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.85

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