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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.97, 2,994.01 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.97, 2,994.01 and 697.44 is: 1,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.97 : 2,994.01 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.97/2,994.01 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.97x = 2,994.01 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.97x = 2,088,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,138.85/1,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.18

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