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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.96, 2,993.25 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.96, 2,993.25 and 697.14 is: 1,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.96 : 2,993.25 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.96/2,993.25 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.96x = 2,993.25 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.96x = 2,086,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,714.31/1,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.47

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