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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.38, 2,993.58 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.38, 2,993.58 and 697.68 is: 1,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.38 : 2,993.58 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.38/2,993.58 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.38x = 2,993.58 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.38x = 2,088,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,560.89/1,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.17

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