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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.01, 2,994.03 and 697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.01, 2,994.03 and 697.48 is: 1,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.01 : 2,994.03 = 697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.01/2,994.03 = 697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.01x = 2,994.03 × 697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.01x = 2,088,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,265.94/1,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.22

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