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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.76, 2,995.41 and 698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.76, 2,995.41 and 698.06 is: 1,047.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.76 : 2,995.41 = 698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.76/2,995.41 = 698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.76x = 2,995.41 × 698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.76x = 2,090,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,975.90/1,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.18

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