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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.35, 2,995.11 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.35, 2,995.11 and 697.92 is: 1,047.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.35 : 2,995.11 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.35/2,995.11 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.35x = 2,995.11 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.35x = 2,090,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,347.17/1,996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.08

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