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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.54, 2,994.82 and 698.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.54, 2,994.82 and 698.01 is: 1,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.54 : 2,994.82 = 698.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.54/2,994.82 = 698.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.54x = 2,994.82 × 698.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.54x = 2,090,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,414.31/1,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.02

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