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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.23, 2,995.70 and 697.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.23, 2,995.70 and 697.71 is: 1,047.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.23 : 2,995.70 = 697.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.23/2,995.70 = 697.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.23x = 2,995.70 × 697.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.23x = 2,090,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,126.36/1,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.04

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