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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.16, 2,994.16 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.16, 2,994.16 and 697.28 is: 1,045.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.16 : 2,994.16 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.16/2,994.16 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.16x = 2,994.16 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.16x = 2,087,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,767.88/1,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.89

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